SOMERSET COUNTY COOLING CENTERS OPEN THIS WEEKEND

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 to https://www.weather.gov/safety/heat, www.somersethealth.org or follow us on www.facebook.com/somersethealthmd and twitter @somersethdmd.