When Temperatures are Dangerously High The Baltimore City Health Commissioner Issues Code Red Alerts
Hundreds of people die every year from heat-related illness
Heat is a silent killer and a threat to the health of everyone in Baltimore County, particularly the young, the elderly and those with chronic diseases. In hot weather like we've experienced lately, it's important for everyone to protect against hypothermia and dehydration."
The Mayor's Office of Human Services Community Action Partnership will open the following cooling centers on Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm:
-Northern Community Action Partnership Center, 5225 York Road, 410-396-6084
-Southern Community Action Partnership Center, 606 Cherry Hill Road (inside the shopping center, 2nd floor,), 410-545-0900
-Northwest Community Action Partnership Center, 3939 Reisterstown Road, 443-984-1384
-Southeast Community Action Partnership Center, 3411 Bank Street, 410-545-6518
The Health Department's Division of Aging and CARE Services will also open the following senior centers from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday:
-Waxter Center for Senior Citizens: 1000 Cathedral Street, 410-396-1324
-Oliver Center: 1700 Gay Street, 410-396-3861
-Sandtown Winchester Senior Center: 1601 North Baker Street, 410-396-7725
-Hatton Center: 2825 Fait Avenue, 410-396-9025
-John Booth: 2601 East Baltimore Street, 410-396-9202
-Zeta Center: 4501 Reisterstown Road, 410-396-3535
ShopRite Howard Park on 4601 Liberty Heights Avenue will be open as a community cooling center during their regular hours. The Baltimore City Recreation and Parks will also extend pool hours.
During periods of extreme heat, the Baltimore City Health Department recommends that city residents:
-Drink plenty of water and avoid alcohol and caffeine
-Reduce outside activities and stay inside in air conditioned locations
-Never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles
-Check on older, sick or frail neighbors who may need help
-Watch out for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke which include confusion, hot, dry, flushed skin or cool and clammy skin, lightheadedness or nausea.
Call 911 immediately if any symptoms occur. For more information people can check the Health Dept. website and the agency's social media accounts. City residents who are concerned about a neighbor or who want more information on cooling centers can call 311.
Alerts are also called when air pollution levels are predicted to be unhealthy for sensitive groups meaning that active children and adults, and people with lung disease, such as asthma, should reduce prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors. The Maryland Department of the Environment is responsible for issuing these alerts called “Code Orange Air Quality Alert”.
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Source: http://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/code-red-alert-list-of-cooling-stations-in-baltimore