Wicomico County to Open Cooling Center Due to Extreme Heat

With temperatures expected in the high 90’s and possibly exceeding 100, Wicomico County government officials announced the opening of a cooling center Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23. The cooling center will be at the Wicomico County Youth and Civic Center, 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury. Center hours are 10 AM to 8 PM each day.

Anyone coming to the cooling center should bring all medications with them as well as snacks. Bottled water will be provided.

A cooling center information line has been established at 410-548-9452. It will be staffed Friday and Saturday from 9 AM to 7 PM

Family, friends and neighbors who are at high risk will need extra help and residents should consider how they can help someone they know get to an air conditioned place, if needed. Protect yourself and family with these heat safety tips:

• Stay Indoors, preferably in air conditioning


• Drink plenty of cool fluids


• Replace salt and minerals


• Wear appropriated clothing and sunscreen. Schedule outdoor activities carefully


• Pace yourself if you must be outdoors


• Use a buddy system. Keep an eye on co-workers


• Monitor people at high-risk


• Bring pets indoors if possible and make sure they have plenty of fresh, clean water


• Use common sense

For heat related tips and updates, visit the health department website at: www.wicomicohealth.org