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Police, Senior Center to Provide Cooling Station

Residents can escape the heat at The Chelsea at Fanwood on Thursday.

The , in partnership with on South Avenue, will once again provide a cooling station for residents seeking relief from the heat Thursday, according to an email alert distributed by the department. Temperatures are predicted to rise as high as 100 degrees, with a heat index of about 103 degrees. 

Those planning to visit the relief station, located at The Chelsea, are urged to bring any medications or specialty items they may need. All residents are urged to limit their exposure outside, especially during the hottest part of the day – generally between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Those who must be outside are encouraged to take frequent breaks and drink plenty of water.

"High body temperatures and dehydration will make other medical conditions, such as heart and breathing problems, much worse," Police Chief Richard Trigo said in the email alert. It is very important to stay cool and hydrated when the heat index reaches these dangerous levels."

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Residents are asked to check on their elderly neighbors and to advise them of the cooling station at The Chelsea. 

To sign up for email alerts, visit the Fanwood Police Department website and enter your email address in the "Newsletter" dialogue on the right side of the screen.

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