Dangerous Heat Prompts County to Open Cooling Centers

With a heat advisory in effect from 1 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities will open the seven senior activity centers in the county as cooling centers.

Police station community rooms will also be open for respite, as are area libraries.

Transportation will be provided for those wishing to use these facilities. Children must be supervised by a family member or guardian at all times.

The heat index, or “feels like” temperature, is expected to be around 105 degrees. The centers will be open today from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to provide relief.

SEE ALSO: Heat Advisory Tuesday in Annapolis

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The seven senior activity centers are:

• Annapolis Senior Activity Center, 119 South Villa Avenue, Annapolis
• Arnold Senior Activity Center, 44 Church Road, Arnold
• Brooklyn Park Senior Activity Center, 202 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park
• O’Malley Senior Activity Center, 1275 Odenton Road, Odenton
• Pasadena Senior Activity Center, 4103 Mountain Road, Pasadena
• Pascal Senior Activity Center, 125 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie
• South County Senior Activity Center, 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater

The Anne Arundel County Police will make the Community Rooms at the following precincts available for 24 hours or until high heat conditions no longer exist.

• Northern District, 939 Hammonds Lane, Baltimore
• Eastern District, 204 Pasadena Road, Pasadena (new location)
• Western District, 8273 Telegraph Road, Odenton
• Southern District, 35 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater

All centers are accessible, air-conditioned and have water and restroom facilities. Medical care is not available and anyone experiencing or observing a medical emergency should call 911. Pets are not allowed in any cooling centers. Accommodations will be made for service animals.

• Annapolis Area Library: 1410 West Street, Annapolis
• Broadneck Community Library: 1275 Green Holly Drive, Annapolis
• Brooklyn Park Community Library: 1 East 11th Avenue, Baltimore
• Crofton Community Library: 1681 Riedel Road, Crofton
• Deale Community Library: 5940 Deale-Churchton Road, Deale
• Eastport-Annapolis Neck Community Library: 269 Hillsmere Drive, Annapolis
• Edgewater Community Library: 25 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater
• Linthicum Community Library: 400 Shipley Road, Linthicum
• Maryland City at Russett Community Library: 3501 Russett Common, Laurel
• Mountain Road Community Library: 4730 Mountain Road, Pasadena
• North County Area Library: 1010 Eastway, Glen Burnie
• Riviera Beach Community Library: 1130 Duvall Highway, Pasadena
• Severn Community Library: 2624 Annapolis Road, Severn
• Severna Park Community Library: 45 West McKinsey Road, Severna Park
• West County Area Library: 1325 Annapolis Road, Odenton

The Department of Aging and Disabilities will provide transportation to all residents to and from cooling centers, libraries, and police precinct community rooms based on resource availability during business hours.

• Department of Aging and Disabilities Transportation #410-222-0022
• Taxi Voucher Program #410-222-4222 (An Income Eligible Program, must submit proof of income to receive discounted vouchers)
• MTA Mobility Service #410-764-8181
• MTA Taxi Access II Service #410-664-2030 (Must be certified Mobility customer)

For more information, contact the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities at 410-222-4464 or refer to our website www.aacounty.org/aging. TTY users, call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1.