Cool off at a fire hydrant this weekend in newark

Cool Off at a Fire Hydrant This Weekend in Newark

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June 15, 2024
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NEWARK, NJ—The Newark Fire Division, part of the Department of Public Safety, has announced its Annual Summer Initiative to help residents beat the heat. Starting this Saturday, June 15, fire hydrants will be opened as a cooling measure for the community.

Residents are invited to cool off at the hydrants which will be open from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. The specific location for this activity is McWhorter Street, between Vesey and Johnson Streets.

This initiative provides a welcome respite from the summer heat and a fun way for the community to come together safely. Everyone in the area is encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to cool down during the hot weekend afternoons.

Where will fire hydrants be open for kids in Newark?

From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. each Saturday and Sunday, residents are invited to cool off at the open hydrants.

Beginning Saturday, June 15, 2024, the location is: McWhorter Street between Vesey and Johnson Street.

Beginning Sunday, June 16, 2024, the location is:
Cortland Street between Ferry Street and Horatio Street.

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