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Heat Warning and Air Quality Alert in Effect - Find Local Cooling Centers

City of Bordentown

June 24, 2025

🌡️ Extreme Heat Warning in Effect for New Jersey
Now through Tuesday, June 25th at 8:00 PM

Our region is currently experiencing an extreme heat event with dangerously high temperatures. Please take precautions to stay safe, especially older adults, young children, and individuals with pre-existing health conditions.

Additionally, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Monday, June 24th.
This means that air pollution levels may become unhealthy for sensitive groups, including:

  • Children

  • The elderly

  • People with heart or lung conditions (such as asthma)

Recommendations for sensitive individuals:

  • Limit time spent outdoors

  • Avoid strenuous outdoor activity

  • Stay in air-conditioned indoor spaces when possible

Cooling Centers in Burlington County

To help residents stay safe and cool, several public cooling centers are available during this heat event.

📍 Bordentown Library
18 E Union St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
🕒 Open until 8:30 PM

Additional Cooling Centers:

  1. Burlington County Library (Main Branch)
    5 Pioneer Blvd, Westampton, NJ 08060
    🕒 Open Until: 9PM

  2. Pemberton Library
    16 Broadway St, Browns Mills, NJ 08015
    🕒 Open Until: 8:30PM

  3. Cinnaminson Library
    1619 Riverton Rd, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077
    🕒 Open Until: 8:30PM

  4. Evesham Library
    984 Tuckerton Rd, Marlton, NJ 08053
    🕒 Open Until: 8:30pm

  5. Maple Shade Library
    200 Stiles Ave, Maple Shade, NJ 08052
    🕒 Open Until: 8:30PM

  6. Pinelands Library
    39 Allen Ave, Medford, NJ 08055
    🕒 Open Until: 8:30PM

  7. Riverton Library
    306 Main St, Riverton, NJ 08077
    🕒 Open Until: 8:30PM

Heat Safety Tips

  • Drink plenty of water — stay hydrated even if you don’t feel thirsty.

  • Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.

  • Limit outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day (usually 11 AM–4 PM).

  • Check on family members, neighbors, and pets.

  • Never leave anyone in a parked car — not even for a short time.

For more information on staying safe in extreme heat:
🔗 weather.gov/safety/heat OR heat-hub-new-jersey-njdep

Stay cool and stay safe!