* WHAT…Heat index values up to 103 degrees expected.
* WHERE…In Delaware, New Castle County. In New Jersey, Mercer, Camden, Gloucester, and Northwestern Burlington Counties. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Eastern Chester, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties.
* WHEN…From 11 AM Thursday to 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS…Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
(Gloucester Township, NJ) – The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services has been notified by the New Jersey Department of Health that a bat found in Cherry Hill has tested positive for rabies.
On June 4, a bat was found in a Cherry Hill residence. An independent animal contractor was able to safely contain and remove the bat from the home and arranged for rabies testing at the state Public Health & Environmental Laboratories (PHEL) in Trenton. On June 8, the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services was notified by PHEL that the animal was rabid. Four humans and two dogs were potentially exposed to the bat.
(Trenton) – The I-676 southbound ramp from Holtec Boulevard eastbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights as a bridge replacement and paving project advances in Camden and Gloucester City, Camden County. In addition, the I-676 northbound ramp from Holtec Boulevard eastbound is scheduled to be closed and detoured Thursday night.
Beginning at 11 p.m. tonight, Monday, June 8 until 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 9 and continuing on Tuesday, June 9 and Wednesday, June 10 at the same times, the Holtec Boulevard eastbound ramp to I-676 southbound is scheduled to be closed. The closures are necessary for drainage improvements. The following detour will be in place:
Holtec Boulevard eastbound ramp to I-676 southbound Detour:
Motorists on Holtec Boulevard eastbound wishing to take the ramp to I-676 southbound will be directed to take the ramp onto I-676 northbound
Take Exit 4/Atlantic Avenue/Kaigns Avenue
Turn left onto Atlantic Avenue
Turn left to take the ramp onto I-676 southbound
In addition, beginning at 11 p.m. Thursday, June 11 until 5 a.m. Friday, June 12, the Holtec Boulevard eastbound ramp to I-676 northbound is scheduled to be closed. The closure is necessary for drainage installation. The following detour will be in place:
Several roadway projects will be underway across Camden County during the week of June 8 to June 12.
“Motorists should plan ahead to take alternate routes and give themselves plenty of time to get to their destinations,” said Commissioner Al Dyer, liaison to the Department of Public Works. “Also, remember that when you’re traveling through a construction area, please slow down and stay alert for crew members and debris.”
Audubon
Crews will be working on East Atlantic Avenue from Wednesday, June 10, to Friday, June 12, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. There will be a partial road closure eastbound between East Merchant Street in Audubon and Station Avenue in Haddon Heights.
Camden
New Jersey American Water will be working on Baird Boulevard on Monday, June 8, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be a partial southbound road closure between Federal Street and Carmen Street.
Crews will be working on Haddon Avenue from Monday, June 8, to Friday, June 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be lane closures between Market Street and Cooper Street.
Crews will be working on Newton Avenue from Monday, June 8, to Friday, June 12, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There be full road closure between Chestnut Street and the Kaighn Avenue/South 4th Street intersection.
Crews will be working on Haddon Avenue from Monday, June 8, to Friday, June 12, from 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. There will be a northbound partial road closure between Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Cooper Plaza.
PSE&G will be working on Kaighn Avenue from Monday, June 8, to Friday, June 12, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be a full road closure between South 7th Street and South 3rd Street.
Crews will be working on Haddon Avenue from Monday, June 8, to Friday, June 12, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. There will be a full road closure between Newton Avenue and Euclid Avenue.
New Jersey American Water will be working on Marlton Pike on Tuesday, June 9, and Wednesday, June 10, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There will be a full road closure between South 24th Street and Carman Street.
On June 1, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) launched its latest initiative to enhance the traveler experience under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Mullin: a first-in-the-nation remote screening option for passengers flying out of Boston Logan International Airport.
In partnership with the Massachusetts Port Authority, TSA has introduced this innovative pilot program with an inaugural remote terminal in Framingham, Massachusetts. Passengers flying out of Boston Logan on JetBlue or Delta flights between 5:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. are currently eligible for this new experience.
Instead of dealing with traffic at the airport, congestion at the checkpoint, and limited parking, these passengers can instead park at Framingham, check in, go through security, and take a bus directly to the secure side of their terminal.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Saturday for Ocean County and southeastern Burlington County New Jersey. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children…people suffering from asthma… heart disease or other lung diseases…and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles…visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/
Overnight lane and ramp closures are scheduled on Route 42 northbound, I-295 northbound and I-76 eastbound tonight and tomorrow night for structural steel installation as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. The lane and ramp closures, as well as traffic slowdowns, are necessary to install structural steel. Motorists are advised to use caution and expect delays when traveling through the work zones.
In addition, the I-295 southbound ramp to Route 42 southbound and I-295 southbound, also known as Al-Jo’s Curve, is scheduled to be closed and detoured tomorrow night.
Governor Matt Meyer has issued a statewide drought watch due to precipitation levels experiencing a steep and steady decline throughout the state for the second time in three years, particularly in Kent and Sussex Counties. The Governor declared a drought watch after receiving guidance from the Delaware Water Supply Coordinating Council (WSCC).
The drought watch is in effect until further notice. During this time, Delawareans are asked to voluntarily reduce outdoor uses of water and practice wise water use in their homes in order to preserve the state’s water resources for more necessary uses.
The Governor’s decision follows a May 26 assessment of drought conditions by the WSCC and the subsequent recommendation from the Governor’s Drought Response Committee on May 29. The council found that the state would need to receive 21 inches of rainfall over the next three months – summer months when evaporation is at its highest – to recharge Delaware’s water supply back to normal levels.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection has issued a code orange air quality alert Friday for Southwestern New Jersey. A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children…people suffering from asthma… heart disease or other lung diseases…and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors. For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles…visit http://www.state.nj.us/dep/
If you or someone you know is a victim of labor or sex trafficking, New Jersey offers resources to report those crimes and connect survivors with services to address their physical, emotional, and mental health needs.
To report human trafficking, call 911 for emergencies or call 855-END-NJHT (855-363-6548). This 24/7 toll-free hotline is available for human-trafficking related matters meant for law enforcement.
To view reports, learn about the warning signs, and find out other information about human trafficking in New Jersey, visit the Human Trafficking Unit of the Division of Criminal Justice. The website includes red flags and fact sheets, legal information, as well as awareness and prevention resources.
Survivors should not suffer in fear and silence. Help is available.
