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Heat Health Emergency issued for Camden County, officials say
CAMDEN COUNTY, N.J. - A Heat Health Emergency has been issued for Camden County, officials announced Wednesday.Declaring the emergency effective as of noon Wednesday, officials state the warning will expire at 7 p.m. Wednesday evening.The forecast for Camden County Wednesday afternoon includes conditions dangerous to be outdoors involved in heavy physical activity, as heat index values are expected to top out at about 100 degrees or a little higher.“When the Camden County Health Officer issues a Heat Health Emergency, municipalities are expected to follow their Heat Health Emergency protocols including opening up cooling centers to accommodate their immediate needs,” Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez said.