Extreme Heat Resource

NJ Cooling Centers

Looking for a place to cool down in New Jersey? NJ 211 maintains the current county-by-county cooling center list using information from state agencies, county emergency management offices, and local governments.

Search by city, town, county, or center name, then confirm the latest hours and rules before heading out.

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Local Cooling Center Directory

Search a city, town, county, or center name. Confirm hours and availability before travel because cooling center schedules can change quickly.

426
Centers
256
Towns

Showing 5 of 426 matches. Search by town or county to narrow the list.

Live list checked Jul 2, 2026, 10:45 PM UTC.

Atlantic

Egg Harbor Township Branch Library

Egg Harbor Twp, Atlantic County

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Choose a county to search the map. Confirm hours and requirements with NJ 211 or the site before heading out.

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How to find a cooling center

  1. 1Search the JerseyTalks local directory by city, town, county, or center name.
  2. 2Choose a center, then open the map for directions to that location.
  3. 3Before leaving, confirm the latest hours, access rules, and availability.
  4. 4For live help, call 2-1-1 or text your ZIP code to 898-211.

Before you go

Hours, access rules, pet policies, and available services can change during a heat event.

Bring water, medication, chargers, mobility items, and anything needed for children or older adults.

Check on neighbors, especially seniors, people with disabilities, and anyone without reliable cooling.

Where this information comes from

426 cooling center listings from NJ 211 across New Jersey counties. Listings can change during extreme heat, so call 2-1-1, text your ZIP code to 898-211, or check local emergency management updates to confirm hours, access rules, and availability.

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