Heat Safety Tips and Resources
Extreme heat can greatly impact the most vulnerable in our community. We encourage people to check on their elderly, sick, and young neighbors, as well as pets and those who lack air conditioning. Please do not leave children or pets in cars, even for a short time.
Residents are advised to drink plenty of water and avoid strenuous outdoor activity. For anyone who has to be outside for long periods, we encourage you to drink water regularly, reapply sunscreen every 2 hours, wear a hat and light-colored clothing, and take regular breaks in the shade or in air conditioning.
Know the signs of heat stroke:
• High body temperature
• Hot, red skin
• Severe headache
• Dizziness or confusion
• Nausea or vomiting
• Rapid heartbeat or shallow breathing
Heat stroke is a medical emergency. Call 911 immediately if someone shows these symptoms.
Cooling Centers
Cooling centers are available at Jersey City Public Library locations and City-operated Senior Centers. If the City Health Officer declares a Heat Emergency, operating hours may be extended or otherwise adjusted.
Marion Branch – 1017 West Side Avenue
- Thursday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Friday–Saturday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
West Bergen Branch – 546 West Side Avenue
- Thursday: 12:00 PM–8:00 PM
- Friday–Saturday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Lafayette Branch – 307 Pacific Avenue
- Thursday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Friday–Saturday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Earl Morgan Branch – 1841 JFK Boulevard
- Thursday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Friday–Saturday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Glen D. Cunningham Branch – 275 Martin Luther King Drive
- Friday–Saturday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Heights Branch – 14 Zabriskie Street
- Thursday: 12:00 PM–8:00 PM
- Friday–Saturday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Miller Branch – 489 Bergen Avenue
- Thursday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Friday–Saturday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pavonia Branch – 326 8th Street
- Thursday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Friday–Saturday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Communipaw Branch – 295 Johnston Avenue
- Thursday: 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
- Friday–Saturday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM