March 29, 2024

Cooling Centers to Provide Relief from Heat

The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory. A hot, humid air mass will persist over the region.

High temperatures of between 95 and 100 degrees, with heat index values of around 110 degrees are expected. Citizens are urged to take extra precautions if planning to work or spend time outdoors.

Heat-related advisories include:

* Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water
* Avoid alcohol and caffeine
* Reduce outdoor activities
* Wear light-weight, light-colored clothing
* Stay indoors between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
* Seek relief from the heat in an air conditioned location
* Check on older, sick or frail people in your community who may need help responding to the heat

The following St. Mary’s County locations have been designated as Cooling Centers for those who may need to take refuge from the heat:

 

St. Mary’s County:
 
Lexington Park Library
21677 FDR Blvd.
Lexington Park, MD
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
 
Garvey Senior Activity Center
41780 Baldridge Street 
Leonardtown, MD
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
 
Charlotte Hall Library
37600 New Market Road
Charlotte Hall, MD
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
 
Loffler Senior Activity Center
21905 Chancellors Run Road 
Great Mills, MD
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
 
Leonardtown Library
23250 Hollywood Road
Leonardtown, MD
9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
 
Northern Senior Activity Center
29655 Charlotte Hall Road
Charlotte Hall,MD
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
 
Calvert County Cooling Centers are located:
Northeast Community Center         
4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach
Open Sunday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., and Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
 
Mt. Hope Community Center       
104 Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland
Open Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m., and Sunday, 12:30-6 p.m.
Southern Community Center
20 Appeal Lane, Lusby
Open Monday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m.; closed Sunday
Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center
130 Auto Drive, Prince Frederick
Open Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
 
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