DELMARVA- With temperatures surpassing the 90's these next several days, cooling centers have opened in Somerset and Wicomico counties.
Below is the current list of available cooling centers:
Somerset County, Md.
- Lower Somerset Rescue and Ambulance Squad (2 Mill Lane, Crisfield), 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday, July 20 and Tuesday, July 21. Call 410-968-2000
- St. Paul’s United Methodist Church (9100 Deal Island Road, Wenona), 2-7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 20. All are welcomed.
- Greenwood Elementary School Gymnasium (11412 Dryden Road, Princess Anne), 4-7 p.m. Monday, July 20, and 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Tuesday, July 21.
Masks will be required for entry. Residents will need to bring their own mask, food, beverages, and medications. Please be sure to social distance while at the cooling center. CDC guidelines will be followed. Pets are not allowed.
Wicomico County, Md.
- Wicomico Youth & Civic Center, 500 Glen Ave., Salisbury. Hours of operation are from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, July 20; Tuesday, July 21, and Wednesday, July 22. Masks will be required for entry. Residents will need to bring their own mask, food, beverages, and medications. Officials are reminding everyone to be sure to social distance while at the cooling center. Pets are permitted, but will be sheltered separately by Animal Control and returned to the owner before the cooling center closes for the day. Anyone needing transportation to the Civic Center should call Shore Transit at 443-260-2300 (select “dispatch” option).
Health officials urge area residents to take the heat seriously and to take appropriate steps to stay safe. Remember to drink more fluids, but avoid alcohol and high sugar drinks. When going out, never leave anyone, especially infants or young children, or animals in a closed, parked vehicle for even a few minutes. Residents are urged to check on their neighbors especially the elderly and those without air conditioning.
