PRESS RELEASE
Where to
Go to Stay Cool in
Baltimore County, Maryland (May 31, 2011) - If you are looking for access to
water and bathrooms in a cool environment, then Baltimore County has several
"cooling centers" available where you can get relief from the heat.
During the months of May through September, Baltimore County Public Library has
17 convenient branches that are also open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to
9 p.m. Residents can cool off while reading a book or enjoying scheduled events
at a branch in their community.
Click link to get more information on the
library branch nearest you and to see which locations are open Friday
through Sunday or call 410-887-6100.
Baltimore County Senior Centers are also open to the general public, regardless
of age, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents who visit these
locations to get relief from the heat can watch TV, read a book or sit and
relax. Click link to get more information on the
19 Senior Centers or call the
Department of Aging Senior Center Information and Assistance line at
410-887-2594.
There are also other places you can go to cool off in
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Community Centers
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Churches
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Malls
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Movie Theaters
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Museums
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Neighbor's home with air conditioning
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Restaurants
"Residents need to know that the County has plenty of resources available where
they can go to get cool," said Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch, Baltimore County Health
Officer and Director. "From
libraries and senior centers to churches, movie theaters and malls, there is a
place in every community where you can get relief from the heat and I urge you
to use them if you do not have air conditioning."
Below are some tips to help you and your family stay healthy and safe in the
summer heat.
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NEVER leave a child or pet in an unattended car!
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Check on elderly or chronically ill family members, friends and neighbors.
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Stay hydrated with water or fruit juices.
Also provide your pet with plenty of water and sheltering.
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Limit outdoor activity when the temperatures and humidity are extremely high.
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Use sunscreen and reapply often when spending time outdoors.
Baltimore County Department of Health
Drumcastle Government Center
6401 York Road, 3rd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21212-2130
Phone: 410-887-BCHD (2243)
Fax: 410-337-4751
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