DELMARVA - Several warming centers across Delmarva will be open in the coming days to provide shelter from dangerously cold temperatures.
Wicomico County announced on Friday that a cold weather shelter would be open Saturday, Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. at James M. Bennett High School on College Avenue in Salisbury. Neighbors are asked to bring their own food, beverages, and medications. The shelter will remain open through Monday, Jan. 26.
In Talbot County, the Easton Library, located at 100 W. Dover St. in Easton, is open for warmth Mondays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Brookletts Place Senior Center, located at 400 Brookletts Ave. in Easton, is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Grace Street Recovery Wellness Center, located at 8262 Ocean Gateway in Easton, is open everyday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The Talbot Interfaith Shelter, located at 133 Vine Street in Easton, will be open 24/7 on Sunday and Monday, then 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Oxford Community Center, located at 200 Oxford Rd. in Oxford, is open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The St. Michaels Community Center, located at 103 Railroad Ave. in St. Michaels, is open Mondays through Fridays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Perkins Family YMCA, located at 300 Seymour Ave. in St. Michaels, is open Mondays through Thursdays from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Talbot County officials also say for urgent after-hours needs for a temporary warm place to call Talbot County Department of Emergency Services at 410-822-0095.
Caroline County listed the following libraries as warming stations with restrooms:
• Central Branch – Denton, 100 Market St., Denton, MD 410-479-1343
• Federalsburg Branch, 123 Morris Ave., Federalsburg, MD 410-754-8397
• Greensboro Branch, 101 Cedar Ln., Greensboro, MD 410-482-2173
Dorchester County officials say a temporary overnight shelter will be open at 200 Washington Street in Cambridge. It will be open 24 hours a day from Saturday through Tuesday. Call 443-477-2219 for more info.
Dorchester County officials also list the county's public library branches as daytime warming shelters during normal business hours.
- The Cambridge Branch is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. It will be closed Sunday.
- The Hurlock Branch is open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. It will be closed Saturday and Sunday.
County officials advise checking library websites and social media pages for weather-related closings.
A cold weather shelter is available in Ocean City at St. Peter's Lutheran Church located at 10301 Coastal Highway. Call 410-524-7474 for more information.
Somerset County officials say the UMES Student Services Center Ballroom will serve as a warming center for residents from 9 a.m to 7 p.m. from Sunday, Jan. 25, through Wednesday, Jan. 28. The center is located at 30665 Student Services Center Lane in Princess Anne.
Somerset County officials also say in the event of a prolonged power outage, fire departments will open as warming centers, and to call 410-651-0707 if transportation is needed.
