Heat Advisory 7/2 - 7/6

The Office of the Camden County Health Officer has issued a Heat Advisory for Camden County beginning today, July 2, effective from noon until 7 p.m., the advisory will remain in effect during the same period tomorrow, July 3, Thursday, July 4, Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6. During a Heat Advisory, the combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation in which heat illnesses are possible. “This is going to be long stretch of very hot, very humid weather. It is critical that everyone remember to check on elderly relatives, friends, and neighbors during days like these when there is extreme heat to combat,” said Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez, liaison to the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services. “When temperatures rise to dangerous levels, remember to stay inside as much as possible, drink plenty of water, and contact a physician if you or a loved one is showing signs of heat stress.”