Leopold Provides Free Hot Showers and Drinking Water to Weary Storm Survivors

Anne Arundel County Executive John Leopold is offering free showers at swim centers (in Annapolis and Glen Burnie) and free drinking water available at three sites in Annapolis, Arnold and Pasadena to residents who are still without power as a result of damage from Tropical Storm Irene.

In a statement from Leopold's spokesman Dave Abrams, the showers are available immediately to those who present identification showing they are county residents.

“Due to the prolonged power outage many of our citizens are lacking some basic necessities,” County Executive Leopold said in the statement. “We want to make sure these resources are available for those who need them.”

Free showers (bring your own towel, shampoo, soap and other necessities) are available at:

• Arundel Olympic Swim Center
  2690 Riva Road
  Annapolis, MD
  410-222-7933
  5 p.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays
• North Arundel Aquatic Center
  7888 Crain Highway
  Glen Burnie, MD
  410-222-0090
  9 a.m. to 9 p.m. weekdays

Drinking water is available from noon until 7 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Residents must bring a receptacle for water, as it is not bottled. There is a limit of 10 gallons per vehicle. Call 410-222-7582 during normal business hours if you have questions. The locations are:

• Arnold Park
  1323 Jones Station Road
  Arnold, MD
• Heritage Office Complex
  2660 Riva Road
  Annapolis, MD
• Eastern District Police Station
  3700 Mountain Road
  Pasadena, MD