Newark, NJ – August 8, 2018 — Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Department of Health and Community Wellness (DHCW) Director Mark J. Wade advises the following steps to take on upcoming hot weather conditions that could be unsettling to vulnerable populations. This heat wave is forecasted to continue today through Friday, August 10, 2018.  Residents are urged to visit the following locations to beat the heat:

Malls and shopping centers, libraries, museums, movie theaters, the YMCA, and water parks.

In addition to these places, residents are encouraged to visit their local recreational centers listed below:

SENIOR CENTER SITES

Central Ward

Bethany Baptist Church/Bethany Senior Citizen Center (for Seniors ONLY)

275 W. Market Street Newark, NJ 07103

Monday - Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm   

(973) 733-5739

East Ward

Ironbound Senior Citizen Center

226 Rome Street Newark, NJ 07105

Monday - Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm

(973) 424-4101

North Ward

Vince Lombardi

201 Bloomfield Ave Newark, NJ 07107

Monday - Friday 9:00am – 9:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm

(973) 482-5439

South Ward

Nellie Grier Senior Citizen Center

98-104 Maple Avenue Newark, NJ 07112

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm  

(973) 424-4096

RECREATIONAL CENTERS AND POOLS

Central Ward

John F. Kennedy Recreation Center

211 West Kinney St

Newark, NJ 07103

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 7:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm

(973) 733-5483

Hayes Park West

179 Boyd Street Newark, NJ 07108

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 7:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm

(973) 733-3959

East Ward

Kenneth Gibson Sharpe James Aquatic Recreation Center

226 Rome Street Newark, NJ 07105

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 7:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm

(973) 424-4101

North Ward

Rotunda Recreational Center

75 Clifton Ave

Newark, NJ

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 7:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm

South Ward

St. Peter’s Recreation Center/Bo Porter Sports Complex

378 Lyons Avenue

Newark, NJ 07112

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 7:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm

(973) 733-8006

West Ward

Boylan Recreation Center

916 South Orange Avenue Newark, NJ 07106

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 7:00pm, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm

(973) 733-8947

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The Health Department urges Newark residents to take precautions to prevent serious illness that can result from the heat, especially among vulnerable individuals such as seniors and those with chronic health problems or mental health conditions. Newark residents should drink water at regular intervals, use air conditioning to stay cool, go to a place that has air conditioning if it is not available at home and limit strenuous activity.

Please call 911 if you or someone you know begins exhibiting two or more of the following symptoms: 

1. Hot dry skin OR cold clammy skin
2. Trouble breathing
3. Rapid heartbeat
4. Confusion, disorientation, or dizziness
5. Nausea and vomiting

“Residents are advised to check in on vulnerable friends, family members and neighbors to help them stay cool,” Mayor Baraka said.

“The City of Newark and The Department of Health and Community Wellness are always available to answer any questions that you may have during this heat wave. We are working to make our City one that we can all be healthy in and believe in!” said Director Wade.

For additional information on how to beat the heat, you may call the Newark Department of Health and Community Wellness at 973-733-7592 or visit our social media page at http://www.facebook.com/NewarkDHCW and http://www.twitter.com/NewarkDHCW.

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