Dangerous Heat Today 7-20-19

Dangerous heat will continue across the area today and Sun. Under a mainly sunny sky, high temps will climb to between 95 and 100 degrees today. Heat index values will top out between 110 and 115 degrees this aftn. So, stay cool and practice heat safety wherever you are!

Click 'READ MORE' below to see cooling centers that are open in Wicomico and Somerset County

COOLING CENTERS IN WICOMICO COUNTY

Wicomico Youth and Civic Center - DaNang Room, 500 Glen Ave, Salisbury, MD 21804

·         Open Friday July 19^th to Monday July 22^nd from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

·          No pets are permitted

·         Residents will need to bring their own food, beverages, and medications

MAC Senior Center - 909 Progress Circle, Suite 200, Salisbury, MD 21804

·         Open to individuals over the age of 50 who need shelter from extreme heat

·         Open Friday July 19^th and Monday July 22^nd from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (regular business hours)

·         Open Saturday July 20^th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 Residents of Wicomico County should take precautions to prevent heat-related illness during this period of high temperature.

·         Drink plenty of water, and avoid sugary, caffeinated or alcoholic beverages

·         Stay indoors. Seek air-conditioned environments such as malls, libraries, and public places

·         Schedule outdoor activities before 10:00 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m.

·         If outdoors, schedule frequent water breaks and drink 2-4 glasses (16-32 oz.) of fluid each hour

·         Wear loose fitting, light-colored clothes

·         Take cool baths or showers

·         Limit use of the stove or oven

·         Bring pets indoors

For more information on local cooling centers, please visit the Wicomico County Health Department’s website at www.wicomicohealth.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram (WicomicoHealth) or Twitter (@WicomicoHealth).

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SOMERSET COUNTY COOLING CENTERS OPEN THIS WEEKEND

Westover, Maryland – With heat indices reaching historic levels this weekend, Somerset County residents can seek relief from the intense heat at the following locations.

Princess Anne Library (11767 Beechwood St., Princess Anne)
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
410-651-0852

Crisfield Library (100 Collins St., Crisfield)
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday
410-968-0955

UMES Student Services Center (30665 College Backbone Road, Princess Anne) 
12:00 pm – 8:00 p.m. on Sunday
410-651-6590

Residents should take their own food, beverages, and medications to these cooling centers. Pets are not allowed.

The Somerset County Emergency Management and the Somerset County Health Department urge area residents to take this heat seriously and to take appropriate steps to stay safe. Here are some tips to stay cool:
• Drink more water than usual
• Avoid alcohol and beverages with high amount of sugar
• Stay indoors where there is air conditioning or if you must be outside seek shady areas
• Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing
• Take cool showers or baths

For more information about heat safety, tips, materials, videos, and more go tohttps://www.weather.gov/safety/heat,www.somersethealth.org or follow us onwww.facebook.com/somersethealthmd and twitter @somersethdmd.