Burlington County cooling centers offer relief from heat

In light of the recently high temperatures, Freeholder Mary Ann O’Brien is reminding Burlington County residents to stay cool, stay hydrated, and to stay informed.

“With rising temperatures, it is important to drink more fluids, but to avoid alcohol and high sugar drinks,” said r O’Brien. “Residents that plan to go outside should wear loose, light weight clothing and never leave any persons, especially infants or young children, or animals in a closed, parked vehicle.”

The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity creates a dangerous situation in which heat illnesses are likely.

“Keeping cool will help you and your loved ones avoid heat related illnesses,” Freeholder O’Brien continued. “The county provides residents who do not have air conditioning with the option of utilizing our cooling sites located throughout the county.

Below is a list of public locations that serve as County Cooling Sites:

Bass River Township Community Library in New Gretna, Beverly Library in Beverly, Bordentown Library in Bordentown, Burlington Center Mall in Burlington, Burlington County Lyceum of History and Natural Sciences in Mount Holly, Cinnaminson Library in Cinnaminson, County Library in Westampton, Crosswicks Library in Crosswicks, Delanco Public Library in Delanco, Evesham Library in Marlton, Florence Library in Roebling, Library Company of Burlington in Burlington,

Maple Shade Library in Maple Shade, Moorestown Mall in Moorestown, Moorestown Library in Moorestown, Mount Laurel Library in Mount Laurel, Pemberton Library in Browns Mills, Pinelands Library in Medford, Riverside in Riverside, Riverton at 306 Main St., Vincentown at 94 Main St., and Willingboro Public Library in Willingboro.

For more information contact the Burlington County Health Department at (609) 265–5548 or visit CDC.gov/extremeheat.