Cooling Centers to Open in Wicomico County

(Salisbury, MD) Wicomico County will open a cooling center on Thursday, July 26, 2012 and Friday, July 27, 2012. The cooling center will be located at the Wicomico County Civic Center (Flanders Rooms 1 & 2), 500 Glen Avenue Salisbury, MD. The center will be open from 10AM until 8PM. Residents will need to bring their own food, beverages, and medications. No pets will be permitted. Residents needing free transportation to the cooling center should call Shore Transit at 443-260-2300.

The MAC Center will be opened to all individuals over the age of 50 who need shelter from the extreme heat. The MAC Center is located at located at 909 Progress Circle, Suite 200 Salisbury, MD 21804. The center’s hours of operation are 8:30AM to 4:30PM. Residents do not need to be affiliated with the MAC Center.

Health officials are reminding residents to check on neighbors, friends, and loved ones. Of particular concern are the elderly and those with a history of chronic disease. Residents should avoid all outside activities and stay well hydrated. Individuals without air condition or those experiencing power loss should visit a cooling center or another public air conditioned facility, such as the mall. For local and updated cooling center information, facts on heat related illness, or additional tips on how to stay cool, visit the Wicomico County Health Department's website at www.wicomicohealth.org.