Due to expected high temperatures over the next several days, local towns have announced that their cooling stations will be open.
Princeton will have its cooling stations open Tuesday, July 28, through Thursday, July 30, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The cooling station open in Princeton on Tuesday is located in the multipurpose room downstairs at Monument Hall, One Monument Drive, Princeton.
The cooling station open in Princeton on Wednesday and Thursday is located in Town Hall on Witherspoon Street.
Montgomery will have its cooling station at the Otto Kaufman Community Center at 356 Skillman Road (next to the high school) open Tuesday, July 28, through Friday, July 31, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Residents, especially senior citizens, are strongly advised to take advantage of these cooling stations if needed. Cooling stations are air-conditioned facilities where Princeton residents can find relief from the heat. Free water is accessible at all stations.
The National Weather Service forecast for the Princeton area is for hot and humid weather Tuesday through Thursday with highs in the 90s accompanied by heat indices between 95 and 100 degrees. The forecast calls for temperatures in the upper 80s on Friday and back into the 90s on Saturday and Sunday.
To stay safe and cool during heat advisories and warnings, officials suggest following these tips:
Stay indoors in air-conditioned spaces as much as possible and limit exposure to the sun.
Dress in loose-fitting, lightweight and light-colored clothes that cover as much skin as possible.
Familiarize yourself with the medical conditions that can result from over-exposure to heat, including heat exhaustion and heat stroke to help lessen health threats and harm.
Avoid strenuous work during the warmest part of the day. Use a buddy system when working in extreme heat, and take frequent breaks.
Never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles.
Make sure pets have plenty of water and shade, be careful to not over-exercise them, and keep them indoors when it’s extremely hot.
Closely monitor a local radio station, TV station or NOAA Weather Radio for the latest information on excessive heat watches and warnings.
For more information, contact Access Princeton at (609)924-4141.
