Posted on 07/15/19
| News Source: CBS Baltimore WJZ
BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Another heatwave across the Baltimore region means the heat index will reach over 100 degrees for the next several days.
Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa issued a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Tuesday through Sunday.
“Excessive heat is the leading weather-related killer in the United States. The effects of extreme heat are exacerbated in urban areas, especially when combined with high humidity and poor air quality,” said Commissioner of Health Dr. Letitia Dzirasa. “Extreme heat is particularly dangerous to young children, older adults, and those with chronic medical conditions. I encourage all residents to take the necessary steps to protect themselves as well as their families, neighbors, and pets.”
The Community Action Partnership Centers will open the following cooling centers on Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Health Department’s Division of Aging and CARE Services will also open the following locations as cooling centers from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday through Friday:
The health department also said city residents can find heat relief at stores, malls, movie theaters, homes of family or friends with air conditioning, restaurants, libraries and museums.
They also recommended City residents drink plenty of water, avoid alcohol and caffeine, reduce your outside activities, stay inside during the hot afternoons, and check on the older, sick or frail people in your community– and never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles.
Watch out for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Seek medical help immediately if these symptoms occur:
City residents who want cooling center information on Code Red Extreme Heat Alert days can call 311.