In Charles County:

The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Heat Advisory due to expected high temperatures throughout the weekend. Temperatures are expected to be around 100 degrees. This combined with an increasingly humid air mass will allow heat index
values to reach up to 110 degrees on Saturday. The Heat Advisory remains in effect until 9pm Saturday night.

The Charles County Commissioners would like to announce that public buildings are open for use during normal operating hours by residents to cool off during the extreme heat.
 

Heat Advisory for Calvert County – Cooling Shelters Available for At-Risk Residents

As temperatures continue to climb this week – with heat indices by Saturday, July 24, expected to reach up to 105 degrees – Calvert County residents are urged to take the following precautions to protect themselves and their families:

  • Drink plenty of fluids; water is best.
  • Avoid beverages containing alcohol, caffeine or large amounts of sugar as they can dehydrate the body.
  • Stay in an air-conditioned room or building during the hottest part of the day.
  • Stay out of the sun.
  • Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
  • Check on elderly relatives and neighbors.
  • Never leave children or pets in parked cars since temperatures can rise to 130 degrees inside vehicles in only a few minutes even with the windows rolled down.

Heat can affect anyone, but most at risk are the very young, very old and people with underlying health problems. Symptoms of heat illness include heavy sweating, muscle cramps, weakness, dizziness, nausea, weak but rapid pulse and headaches. People with these symptoms should find shade, drink water slowly and make sure there is good ventilation.

Those residents who need a safe, cool place to spend the day on Friday, July 23 through Sunday, July 25 may go to one of the following locations during the hours listed:

Mount Hope Community Center
100 Pushaw Station Road
Sunderland, MD
Hours:  Friday and Saturday (8:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
           Sunday (10 a.m. – 6 p.m)

North Beach Community Center
4025 Fourth Street
North Beach, MD
Hours:  Friday and Saturday (8:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.)
           Closed Sunday

Northeast Community Center
4075 Gordon Stinnett Avenue
Chesapeake Beach, MD
Hours:  Friday, Saturday and Sunday (8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.)

Southern Community Center
20 Appeal Lane
Lusby, MD
Hours:  Friday and Saturday (8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
           Closed Sunday

Residents seeking refuge at one of the cooling centers listed above should be aware that only water will be provided; residents should bring food and any medicines they may need while at the center.
       
To learn more about emergency preparedness, contact the Calvert County Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, at 410-535-1600 ext. 2638 or visit us on the Web at

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