Woodbridge Heat Alert Advisory Lists Cooling Centers in Iselin for Seniors

Woodbridge Township posted a Heat Alert Advisory on July 6, 2026, urging extra precautions during periods of extreme heat—especially for seniors, people with disabilities, and residents with respiratory problems or other medical conditions.

Where to cool down in Iselin (call for hours)

If you or someone you check on needs cooling-center relief, the advisory lists these Iselin locations. Because hours can vary, the township says to contact each facility for hours of operation.

• Five Branches Senior Center, 1 Brown Ave.
• Oak Tree Senior Center, 571 Lincoln Highway
• Iselin Branch Library, 1081 Green Street

Basic heat-safety steps from the advisory

The township’s key safety tips include drinking plenty of water, wearing light clothing, trying to avoid strenuous activities, and watching for heat illness. The advisory also reminds residents never to leave people or pets in closed vehicles.

Heat Index in plain English: why it can feel hotter

The National Weather Service explains that Heat Index reflects how hot it feels when relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature. The NWS also notes that full sunshine can increase Heat Index values by up to 15°F, which is one reason alerts focus on conditions beyond the thermometer.

CDC general guidance: stay cool, then use public cooling resources

CDC heat-safety guidance emphasizes taking steps to stay in a cool place when possible—such as using air conditioning—and finding public resources like cooling centers when you need additional options.

If you’re caring for someone who’s at higher risk during extreme heat, it helps to identify your closest cooling-center option early and plan around the advisory’s safety basics.

Sources

• Woodbridge Township press release: Heat Alert Advisory with cooling centers (posted July 6, 2026)
• CDC factsheet: Five Steps to help your patients stay safe on hot days
• National Weather Service: Heat Forecast Tools (Heat Index explanation)