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NJ Cooling Centers

During the summer months, our staff is dedicated to updating our list of cooling centers. We will only include sites and messaging that we have received from official authorities such as state, county, or municipal offices of emergency management. As we receive this information, it is posted.  If you are not seeing cooling centers open in your county in the list below, it is because we have not yet received the information. Learn how to stay safe in the summer heat.

Statewide Homeless Hotline

NJ 211 serves as the state homeless hotline and seeks to assist those experiencing homelessness by connecting them with community resources that may help them with breaking the cycle of homelessness. The local County Social Service Agency is the primary resource for individuals experiencing homelessness or those seeking emergency housing assistance. During business hours, individuals are directed to contact their local County Social Service Agency. They will be screened for programs and guided to the right community organizations.

After business hours, on weekends, and on holidays, individuals are directed to contact NJ 211 by dialing 2-1-1.  On behalf of the county, NJ 211 arranges a one-time emergency placement through the statewide homeless hotline program, for those who are eligible, along with information and appropriate referrals for the individual's situation. 

Current Emergency Activations Due to Extreme Heat

 

Please be aware that emergency activations and resources opened in response to extreme heat or storm events change as quickly as the weather. Our listing reflects information most recently received by the counties. You can also refer to your county’s Office of Emergency Management web page.

Open cooling centers

Atlantic

305 New Jersey Ave
Absecon, NJ 08201

Phone Number:
  • Main
    609-646-2228

Essex

Gloucester

Hudson

697 Avenue C (Corner of 31st Street)
Bayonne, NJ 07002

Phone Number:
  • Main
    201-858-6971

Hunterdon

7 Bunnvale Rd
Califon, NJ 07830

Phone Number:
  • Main
    908-638-8884

Mercer

Middlesex

Morris

214 Main St
Chatham, NJ 07928

Phone Number:
  • Main
    973-635-8000 (PD Dispatch)
  • Alternative
    973-377-0100 (PD Dispatch)

250 West Main Street
Chester, NJ 07930

Phone Number:
  • Main
    908-879-7612

2 Burnham Rd
Morris Plains, NJ 07950

Phone Number:
  • Main
    973-539-0777 (PD Dispatch)

34 Chapel Hill Road
Lincoln Park, NJ 07035

Phone Number:
  • Main
    973-694-3519
  • After Hours
    973-694-5533 (PD Dispatch)

40 Maple Ave
Netcong, NJ 07857

Phone Number:
  • Main
    973-347-7700 (Police Dispatch)

530 Newark Pompton Turnpike
Pompton Plains, NJ 07444

Phone Number:
  • Main
    973-835-1700 (PD Dispatch)

28 Calais Road
Randolph, NJ 07869

Phone Number:
  • Main
    973-895-3556
  • After Hours
    973-989-7010 (Police Dispatch)

82 East Main St
Rockaway, NJ 07866

Phone Number:
  • Main
    973-627-5709
  • After Hours
    973-627-1314 (Police Dispatch)

Sussex

Warren

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