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Winter Weather

Dangerous winter weather includes winter storms and blizzards. These can involve a combination of heavy snow, ice accumulations and dangerous wind chills.

Dress Warmly and Stay Dry:

Wear hats, scarves, layers and water-repellent coats. Wear mittens instead of gloves; they are warmer. Make sure small children - especially babies -stay warm, as infants can easily become hypothermic under conditions that would not necessarily be as dangerous for adults.

Cover Your Mouth:

Protect your lungs from extremely cold air by covering your mouth when outdoors.

Avoid Overexertion:

Take your time while shoveling snow or pushing a car. Stretch before you go outside and drink plenty of non-alcoholic, non - caffeinated fluids.

Car Safety:

Before to clear snow from your tailpipe before you start your car to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

Safe Heating:

Many fires and emergencies are caused each year in the Township from unsafe heating. Contact your heating source technician to be sure your heating source is safe.

If you do not have heat, contact your building owner. If heat is not restored contact the Municipal Building at (856) 728-9800.

Fuel burning items (such as furnaces, boilers, hot water heaters and clothes dryers) should be working, ventilated and inspected by a professional regularly in order to prevent unintentional carbon monoxide poisoning. Electric heaters should be used with extreme caution to prevent shock, fire and burns. Materials near heaters should be kept at least three feet from the heat source to prevent fire. Gas ovens and burners should never be used to heat your home.

Extreme Heat

Follow These Steps To Stay Cool:

  • Stay out of the sun.
  • When in the sun wear sunscreen (at least SPF 15).
  • Wear lightweight, light colored, loose-fitting clothes that cover as much skin as possible to prevent sunburn.
  • Give your body a chance to adjust to extreme temperature changes.
  • Drink plenty of non-alcoholic, non-caffeinated fluids.
  • Use shades or awnings.
  • Never leave children, pets or those who require special care in a parked car during periods of intense summer heat.
  • If you don't have air-condition, consider going to a mall or other air-conditioned public facility to cool down.


The Following are Heat Related Terms:

  • Heat Cramps: Heat cramps are muscular pains and spasms resulting from heavy exertion. Although heat cramps are the least severe heat-related illness, they are an early signal that the body is having trouble coping with heat and should immediately with rest and fluids. Stretching or direct pressure can also reduce cramps. Unless very severe, heat cramps usually do not require emergency medical attention.
  • Heat Exhaustion: Heat exhaustion occurs when body fluids are lost through heavy sweating due to vigorous exercise or working in a hot, humid place. Symptoms include: sweating; pale, clammy skin; fatigue; headache; dizziness; shallow breaths; and a weak or rapid pulse. Victims of heat exhaustion are tired but not confused. The condition should be treated with rest in a cool area, drinking water or electrolyte solutions, elevating the feet 12 inches, and further medical treatment in sever cases. If not treated, the victim's condition may escalate to heat stroke. If the victim does not respond to basic treatment, seek medical attention.
  • Heat Stroke: Also called "sunstroke." The victim's temperature control system, which produces sweat to cool the body, stops working. The skin is flushed, hot and dry and the body temperature may be elevated. The victim may also be confused, develop seizures, breath shallowly and have a weak or rapid pulse. This is the most serious heat-related illness and people exhibiting these symptoms should seek emergency medical attention immediately.