Heat Closes Many Baltimore Schools Early For 2nd Day In A Row

BALTIMORE, MD — Schools that do not have air-conditioning in Baltimore City will dismiss three hours early on Wednesday, Sept. 5. It is the second day in a row that schools are letting out ahead of schedule.

More than 50 schools will be closing three hours early because city school officials say they lack sufficient air-conditioning.

Here are the schools closing three hours early on Wednesday, Sept. 5:

• Schools without AC listed here as well as those below
• Armistead Gardens Elementary/Middle School
• Calvin M. Rodwell Elementary/Middle School
• Dallas F. Nicholas, Sr., Elementary School
• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Elementary/Middle School
• Excel Academy
• Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle School

Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen issued a code red alert through Thursday, Sept. 6, due to the extreme heat that is expected.

"Heat is a silent killer and a public health threat, particularly for the young, the elderly and those with chronic medical conditions," Wen said.

Temperatures will reach the low 90s in Baltimore on Wednesday, Sept. 5, according to the National Weather Service. The heat index calls for 102-degree temps by 3 p.m. in Baltimore.

The list below reflects the schools without air-conditioning that will dismiss early. It is also available here from Baltimore City Public Schools.

Non Air-Conditioned Schools by Elizabeth Janney on Scribd

“As Baltimore continues to experience very high temperatures this week, all residents should take precautions to protect against hyperthermia and dehydration," Wen said. "I urge everyone stay cool, stay hydrated, and stay in touch with your neighbors, especially seniors and medically frail individuals who live alone.”

People should call 311 to find the nearest cooling center or to express concern about a neighbor.

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