NEWARK, N.J. (PIX11) -- Newark officials have issued a Code Red due to the expected heat index exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Code Red will remain in effect from Tuesday through Wednesday evening.
Newark residents are encouraged to use air conditioning to stay cool and drink water at regular intervals. Seniors and residents with chronic health issues should take precautions to prevent heat-related stress and exhaustion.
Officials advise to avoid strenuous activities, especially during the sun's peak between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Emergency shelters will be open during the code red. The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services and partners are working to provide additional street outreach to those without shelter in need of services.
Newark residents who observe a homeless individual in need of services can text "Path Home" to 855-11.
The following cooling centers will be open when temperatures reach extremely high temperature and humidity levels:
- Bethany Baptist Church/Bethany Senior Citizen Center
- 275 W. Market Street Newark, NJ 07103 (Entrance is at 58 Hartford Street)
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Ironbound Senior Citizen Center
- 226 Rome Street, Newark, NJ 07105
- Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Boylan Senior Citizen Center
- 916 South Orange Avenue Newark, NJ 07106
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Vince Lombardi
- 201 Bloomfield Avenue, Newark, NJ 07107
- Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Nellie Grier Senior Citizen Center
- 98-104 Maple Avenue, Newark, NJ 07112
- Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Residents should call 911 if they experience or observe someone experiencing two or more of these symptoms:
- Hot dry skin OR cold clammy skin.
- Trouble breathing.
- Rapid heartbeat.
- Confusion, disorientation, or dizziness.
- Nausea and vomiting.
Ben Mitchell is a digital content producer from Vermont who has covered both local and international news since 2021. He joined PIX11 in 2024. See more of his work here.
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