High Temperatures Put State Troopers on Alert and Close County Fields

With temperatures expected to reach or even eclipse 100 degrees over the next 48 hours, local and state authorities are taking steps to make sure everyone stays safe.

Anne Arundel County has closed all of its athletic fields because of the dangerous heat and humidity. Also, all county-sponsored activities on county fields and high school turf fields have been canceled.

For more information, visit www.aacounty.org/RecParks.

Also, Maryland State Police have been put on high alert to assist stranded motorists as soon as possible, according to a recent release.

The troopers will work alongside the State Highway Administration’s courtesy patrols and the Maryland Emergency Management Agency in an effort to counteract the dangers of “this relentless heat wave,” Maryland State Police Superintendent Col. Terrence Sheridan said in the release.

The state police advised drivers to stay hydrated while driving and urged motorists to be prepared for the worst by always carrying water and a working cell phone.

The release also reminds citizens never to leave a child or pet in an unattended car, even for a few minutes.

Vehicles with a dark dashboard can get as hot as 200 degrees inside if it’s only 80 degrees outside, according to the National Weather Service. This makes it extremely dangerous to sit in a car on a day where temperatures hover around 100 degrees.

As more families prepare for summer vacations, police also suggest avoiding long hours of traveling by doing some homework before departure. Checking traffic cameras and other real-time information at www.marylandroads.com can save drivers unnecessary delays, according to the release.