Saturday, June 30, 2012
Find out where to stay cool in the county.
Update, 1:15 p.m.: More cooling centers have opened across Prince George's County. The Camp Spring Senior Activity Center has lost power and is no longer available. Original Story: With temperatures expected to reach the upper 90s and 137,000 Pepco customers without power around Prince George's County, it's going to be tough to stay cool after Friday night's storm. The county has opened eight cooling stations and five libraries for residents who need a place to cool off: The following Prince George’s County Public Libraries have air conditioning and will be open until 5 p.m.: All county roads are open, but if residents see downed trees they should call the Prince George's County Department of Public Works at 301-324-2710. Also remember to …
Thursday, June 21, 2012
With a heat wave rolling through the county, officials are taking steps to keep residents comfortable.
Update, June 21, 11 a.m.: The county re-opened its cooling centers today. Information about the centers locations are below. Remember to stay hydrated as temperatures will again hit the high 90s. Patch has compiled a few articles about this heat wave, including one on how to stay cool and how to prevent heat-related illnesses. Original Post, June 20, 3 p.m.: Senior citizens and other residents in need of a comfortable place to spend the day can walk or drive to one of the many cooling centers opened by Prince George's County officials Wednesday. “Today is expected to be one of the hottest days of the year so far and I am encouraging all residents to be limit outdoor activity and stay hydrated,” Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. …
Monday, July 18, 2011
County opens cooling centers to help residents cool off this week.
With temperatures and humidity exceeding 100 degrees this week, Prince George's County has open cooling centers for the general public and seniors to get some relief. The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert for Monday as code orange and predicts the temperatures will increase, peaking at 100 degrees on Friday, decreasing the air quality to code red. The county's Office of Homeland Security suggests that folks remain hydrated, stay indoors and wear loose fitting, light colored clothing. Cooling centers will be open for seniors at the following locations: Cooling centers will be open for the general public at the following locations from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.: In addition to the cooling centers, residents can find comfort at …
Rachel
8:32 pm on Saturday, June 30, 2012
If you work for UMD, ERC is open and vacant. Beat the heat with a nice air conditioned walk around the track! more ›