LINDEN, N.J. — Mayor Derek Armstead announced Monday that the JTG Center at 311 Helen Street will remain open to assist residents without power amid rising indoor temperatures.
The center is offering air conditioning and access to charging stations for phones and electronic devices. City officials warned that indoor heat can become dangerous more quickly than outdoor conditions, particularly for those with health concerns.
“Indoor temperatures are much hotter than outdoor temperatures and can quickly become dangerous,” the advisory stated.
Residents are urged to check on elderly neighbors and individuals with chronic or mental health conditions who may be more vulnerable to heat-related illness.
The city advised residents to stay alert for symptoms of heat stress and to call 911 in the event of a heat-related emergency.
Linden officials are keeping a community cooling center open as heat and power outages continue.
