Extreme Heat Prompts Harford County To Open Cooling Centers

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — Meteorologists expect highs of 90 degrees and up for at least the next seven days in Maryland. Harford County residents can beat the heat at one of the cooling centers in the area.

The Harford County Public Library will offer cooling centers at library branches from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day this week.

• Aberdeen (21 Franklin St., Aberdeen)
• Abingdon (2510 Tollgate Road, Abingdon)
• Bel Air (100 E. Pennsylvania Ave., Bel Air)
• Darlington (3535 Conowingo Road, Street)
• Edgewood (629 Edgewood Road, Edgewood)
• Fallston (1461 Fallston Road, Fallston)
• Havre de Grace (120 N. Union Ave., Havre de Grace)
• Jarrettsville (3722 Norrisville Road, Jarrettsville)
• Joppa (655 Towne Center Drive, Joppa)
• Norrisville (5310 Norrisville Road, White Hall)
• Whiteford (2407 Whiteford Road, Whiteford)

During periods of extreme heat, the Harford County Department of Emergency Services encourages citizens to follow these safety guidelines:

• Stay indoors as much as possible and limit sun exposure.

• If you do not have air conditioning, open windows and use a fan.

• Drink plenty of water and avoid strenuous activity.

• Never leave children or pets alone in a closed vehicle.

• Check on elderly neighbors and other vulnerable citizens.

• Keep pets hydrated with access to shelter.