Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Department of Health and Community Wellness (DHCW) Director Dr. Mark J. Wade are issuing an excessive heat warning and activating “Code Red” for this week. Code Red is when the daytime heat index is expected to reach between 100°F and 105°F for 3 hours or more. This heat wave is forecasted from today July 18, 2019 through Sunday, July 22, 2019 with heat index reaching 107°F on Saturday and 105°F on Sunday. Conditions could be unsettling to vulnerable populations therefore residents are urged to visit the following locations to beat the heat:
Malls and shopping centers, libraries, museums, movie theaters, YMCA, local Costco, Walmart or BJs, water parks. In addition to these places, residents are encouraged to visit their local recreational centers listed below:
SENIOR CENTER SITES
| Central Ward | Site Address | Hours | Contact Information |
| 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
(for Seniors ONLY) |
226 Rome Street Newark, NJ 07105 | Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm Saturday 9:00am-6:00pm
|
(973) 424-4101 |
| North Ward | |||
| Vince Lombardi
(for Seniors ONLY) |
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
(for Seniors ONLY) |
98-104 Maple Avenue Newark, NJ 07112 | Monday – Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm
|
(973) 424-4096 |
RECREATIONAL CENTERS AND POOLS
| Central Ward | Site Address | Hours | Contact Information |
| John F. Kennedy Recreation Center | 211 West Kinney St
Newark, NJ 07103 |
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 7:00pm Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
|
(973) 733-6454 |
| 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) 733-3707
|
| North Ward | |||
| Rotunda Recreational Center | 75 Clifton Ave
Newark, NJ |
Monday – Friday 9:00am – 7:00pm Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm
|
(973) 733-3677 |
| 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
|
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. People experiencing homelessness are welcome to go to the Help Center located at 224 Sussex Avenue for relief from the heat through the weekend while this code red alert is in effect.
Please call 911 if you or someone you know begins exhibiting two or more of the following symptoms:
- Hot dry skin OR cold clammy skin
- Trouble breathing
- Rapid heartbeat
- Confusion, disorientation, or dizziness
- 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 their social media page at: http://www.facebook.com/NewarkDHCW and http://www.twitter.com/NewarkDHCW.
