August 28, 2024
Heat/Storm Notice Update #1
Heat Advisory until 8pm Tonight
Air Quality Alert until 11pm Tonight
Dear Resident,
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory beginning at 11am until 8pm today with heat index values of up to 104 degrees. Additionally, an Air Quality Alert is in effect until 11pm tonight. Sensitive individuals including the very young, elderly and those with respiratory illnesses should avoid strenuous activities during the afternoon and early evening.
Additionally, there is a potential for severe thunderstorms late afternoon into the evening. The storms could bring damaging winds and local power outages. Storms can pop up with little notice. Be sure to have a way to receiving warnings and to be in a safe building when a storm threatens.
Please keep yourself cool and hydrated and limit outdoor activities when possible.
Young children and infants, pregnant women, as well as older adults and those with chronic medical conditions are at higher risk of heat related illness. Please take extra precautions and review the websites below to learn how to recognize heat related illnesses.
Do not leave children or pets alone in a car for even a minute. A vehicle heats up quickly and a child’s body temperature rises faster than an adult’s. Animals are at risk for brain damage or heatstroke in just 15 minutes and leaving a pet in a car unattended is illegal in New Jersey. We remind you to check the back seat every time you leave the vehicle. If you see a child or pet left unattended in a vehicle, dial 911 immediately.
Please review the following websites for heat safety tips:
- National Weather Service Heat Safety Tips
- Ready .Gov
- org Cooling Centers
- Heat Exhaustion V Heat Stroke. Know the Difference.
The Marlboro Police are available 24/7 and can be reached at 732-536-0100. For emergencies always dial 911. Please take a moment to check in on your neighbors, especially those that are older or with disabilities. We will update when/if necessary. Prior storm alerts with important websites and information are linked below.
Stay safe,
Mayor Jon Hornik