LEONARDTOWN, MD – Due to the high temperatures expected this week into the weekend, St. Mary’s County Government is announcing the availability of cooling centers for the public. Residents who need to take refuge in a cool place can go to one of the following locations:
Monday July 8 – Friday July 12 Charlotte Hall Library 37600 New Market Road, Charlotte Hall 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Monday-Thursday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday
Garvey Senior Activity Center 23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday-Friday
Leonardtown Library 23600 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Monday-Thursday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday
Lexington Park Library 21677 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM Monday-Thursday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday
Loffler Senior Activity Center 21905 Chancellor’s Run Road, Great Mills 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday-Friday
Northern Senior Activity Center 29655 Charlotte Hall Road, Charlotte Hall 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday-Friday
Three Oaks Center 46905 Lei Drive, Lexington Park 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Monday-Friday
Saturday, July 13 & Sunday, July 14
Charlotte Hall Library 37600 New Market Road, Charlotte Hall 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday
Lexington Park Library 21677 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Sunday
Leonardtown Library 23600 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday
The heat indexes this week will be as high as 106 degrees Fahrenheit. Be sure to take frequent breaks if you are working outside and to drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. Visit ready.gov/heat for tips on staying safe during extreme temperatures. Always remember to check on your neighbors and loved ones, especially if they are elderly or have functional needs. Visit https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/em for more information on preparedness.
