In summer heat, twp. sets up cooling centers WOODBRIDGE - As temperatures reach over 100 degrees, the township has opened various cooling centers throughout the township as well as a cooling center hotline. "Senior and disabled residents along with individuals with respiratory problems and medical conditions should take precautions to obtain relief from the extremely hot conditions expected over the next several days," Mayor John E. McCormac said. The Township Department of Health & Human Services and the Division of Aging have established cooling centers in municipal buildings, senior centers and the Woodbridge Housing Authority. McCormac suggested that residents look out for neighbors, senior residents and family members during periods of extreme heat. "If you know someone who may be at risk for heat stress, take a few minutes to check on them periodically throughout the day and night," he said. "You may be saving a life." The Cooling Center Information Hotline number is (732) 726-2350 and provides service for 24 hours and seven days a week. The township cooling centers are located at: •Evergreen Senior Center, 400 Inman Ave., Colonia. Call (732) 382-5545 for hours. •Woodbridge Main Library, 1 George Frederick Plaza. Call (732) 634-4450 for hours. •Fords Branch Library, 211 Ford Ave. Call (732) 738-0250 for hours. •Iselin Branch Library, 1001 Green St. Call (732) 283-1200 for hours. •Colonia Branch Library, 607 Inman Ave. Call (732) 382-5090 for hours. •Woodbridge Health Center, 2 George Frederick Plaza. Call (732) 855-0600 for hours. •Woodbridge Housing Authority, 29 Bunns Lane. Call (732) 634-2750 for hours. •Woodbridge Town Hall, 1 Main St. Call (732) 634-4500. Additionally, residents can contact the Division on Aging at (732) 855-0600, ext. 5016 or Multi-Services on Aging at the Evergreen Center at (732) 382-4700. The Division on Aging is sponsoring the "Beat the Heat" fan donation. Each summer the division reaches out to community associations, the business community and residents seeking donations of new fans to assist senior residents or low-income families without air conditioning or fans. To be eligible to receive a free fan from the program, applicants must be a resident of the township, not have any cooling device or, due to illness and/or disability, cannot leave the residence to go to a cooling center and complete a request/eligibility form. To apply for the "Beat the Heat" program, or donate a fan, contact the Division on Aging located at the health center, 2 George Frederick Plaza at (732) 855-0600, ext. 5023, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.