Heat Alert: Annapolis to Open Cooling Shelter

The City of Annapolis will open the Pip Moyer Recreation Center Tuesday, June 16, as a cooling center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., officials said.

The Center is located at 273 Hilltop Lane in Annapolis and residents using the facility as a cooling center will not have access to recreation actives.

The City of Annapolis is under a Heat Advisory with highs expected to reaching 91, producing a heat index (feels-like temperature) of 105.

FORECAST: Find the extended Annapolis weather forecast on Patch.

The combination of hot temperatures and high humidity will combine to create a situation where heat illnesses are possible.

• Drink plenty of fluids
• Stay in an air-conditioned room
• Stay out of the sun
• Check on elderly relatives and neighbors
• Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible
• Never leave small children or pets unattended in vehicles. Temperatures inside the vehicle can rapidly climb to 130 degrees.
• Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening.

Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke:

• Heat cramps - These are muscle contractions that are connected to heat and dehydration.
• Heat exhaustion – This is also a result of excessive heat and dehydration. The signs of heat exhaustion are paleness, dizziness, nausea, and vomiting, fainting and increased temperature.
• Heatstroke - This is the most severe form of heat illness. These people have warm, flushed skin and do not sweat. This is considered a critical medical emergency. These patients must have their temperature reduced quickly and taken directly to the hospital.

For more information, call the Office of Emergency Management at 410-216-9167.