Press of A.C. staff reports | Tuesday, July 6, 2010
The Cape May County Emergency Management Communications Center is asking municipal emergency management coordinators and local police to consider opening cooling centers for residents and visitors.
Meanwhile, the county says it’s senior centers are open to elderly who need relief from the heat.
With temperatures expected to reach 100 today and the heat to last through Thursday night, the county is asking the towns to consider people stranded by the conditions.
Cape May County Emergency Management Director Frank McCall said, “The Cooling Center does not have to be elaborate. It should be air conditioned and water, juice, chairs and cots should be available if possible.”
Additionally, municipalities were asked to inform their local Dispatch Center, Police, Fire, EMS and the media of the opening and location of their Cooling Center.
McCall added, “It is important that we in Cape May County be attuned to the needs of our residents and visitors. While our summer months can be very enjoyable, conditions like we are experiencing this week can have a serious impact on our children, senior citizens and individuals who may have medical conditions that leave them vulnerable to the effects of scorching heat and record-like temperatures.
The Cape May County Senior Centers are open from 8:30 am – 4:30 pm at the following locations:
–Howard Stainton Senior Center 3304 Bay Ave, Ocean City, 398-2552
–Lower Cape Senior Center, 2612 Bayshore Rd. Villas, 886-0070
–North Wildwood Senior Center, 10th & Central Aves, North Wildwood, 729-2090
–Upper Twp. Senior Center, 1369 Old Stagecoach Rd, Palermo, 390-1969