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Prepare for a steamy weekend starting tomorrow, June 07, 2008. Forecasts say that the first heat wave in Jersey City will be arriving.

Let’s look at the numbers for the next five days:

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I’m not a math genius, but by simply looking at the numbers above, I could tell that the average temperature for the next five days is above 90 degrees!

As a matter of fact, NJ’s Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) released an email to urge residents take steps to avoid heat exhaustion and heat stroke.

“…The National Weather Service is predicting prolonged hot and humid weather on the East Coast that will begin Saturday and last through mid-week…”

Survival Tips to avoid health complications from excessive heat: (per DHSS)

• Drink plenty of water or other non-alcoholic beverages.
• Make sure children and the elderly are drinking water, and ensure that persons with mobility problems have adequate fluids in easy reach.
• If you do not have air conditioning, spend time in air-conditioned places such as libraries, movies, malls or other public buildings during the hottest hours of the day.
• Wear loose and light-colored clothing. Wear a hat when outdoors.
• Reduce physical activity or reschedule it for cooler times of the day.
• Don’t leave children, a frail elderly or disabled person, or pets in an enclosed car — not even for a minute — as temperatures can quickly climb to dangerous levels.
• Talk to your health care provider about any medicine or drugs you are taking. Certain medications — such as tranquilizers and drugs used to treat Parkinson’s disease — can increase the risk of heat-related illness.

For more information on preventing heat-related illness, please visit the DHSS web site at www.nj.gov/health/eoh/hhazweb/cool.htm.

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