Heat Alert

The Camden County Public Health Officer has issued a Countywide HEAT ALERT. All municipal cooling centers are open and available to the public from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Please call your municipal/township clerk for locations.

Public Guidelines:

Be sure older and ill family members are contacted frequently, and

• That they have a 72-hour supply of food
• Encourage them to drink plenty of liquids
• That there is ventilation in the home
• That they have a fan or air conditioner-always open ONE window when using a fan
• That they are not experiencing any medical difficulties

Our Division of Senior Services (1-877-222-3737) or 856 858-3220 (during business hours) can assist homebound older Americans with fans. Please note that the fan distribution depends on the availability of fans - call now if you need one.

To avoid Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke:

• Practice heat safety measures when you are physically active
• Avoid strenuous activity especially during the hottest part of the day, between 10am-2PM
• Increase your fluid intake….drink plenty of juices or water to replace fluids. Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
• Do not spend too much time in the sun.
• Wear lightweight, light colored, loose fitting clothing
• Take frequent breaks in the shade, by a fan or in air-conditioning
• Take a cool bath or shower

If anyone has questions for heat related medical/health advice or cooling techniques, please call the CAMDEN COUNTY ADULT HEALTH UNIT during business hours at 1-800-999-9045, Ext. #6248, or (856) 374-6248. If there is an emergency after hours, please contact the CAMDEN COUNTY COMMUNICATION CENTER at (856) 783-1333.

.Emergency Preparedness and Response – Measures during Extreme Heat

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