Heat Alert: Anne Arundel County Opens Cooling Shelters

Due to today’s predicted hot temperatures, the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities has opened the seven senior activity centers in the county as cooling centers until 4:30 p.m.

The region is under a Heat Advisory with highs expected to reaching 91, producing a heat index (feels-like temperature) of 105.

Transportation will be provided for those wishing to use these facilities. Children must be supervised by a family member or guardian at all times.

FORECAST: Find the extended Annapolis area weather forecast on Patch.

The seven senior activity centers are:

• Annapolis Senior Activity Center, 119 South Villa Avenue, Annapolis
• Arnold Senior Activity Center, 44 Church Road, Arnold
• Brooklyn Park Senior Activity Center, 202 Hammonds Lane, Brooklyn Park
• O’Malley Senior Activity Center, 1275 Odenton Road, Odenton
• Pasadena Senior Activity Center, 4103 Mountain Road, Pasadena
• Pascal Senior Activity Center, 125 Dorsey Road, Glen Burnie
• South County Senior Activity Center, 27 Stepneys Lane, Edgewater

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The Department of Aging and Disabilities will provide transportation to all citizens to and from cooling centers, libraries, and police precinct community rooms based on resource availability during business hours.

Also, the City of Annapolis has opened the Pip Moyer Recreation Center at 273 Hilltop Lane Tuesday as a cooling center from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., officials said.

· Department of Aging and Disabilities Transportation #410-222-0022

· Taxi Voucher Program #410-222-4222 (An Income Eligible Program, must submit proof of income to receive discounted vouchers)

· MTA Mobility Service #410-764-8181

· MTA Taxi Access II Service #410-664-2030 (Must be certified Mobility customer)

For more information, contact the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities at 410-222-4464 or refer to our websitewww.aacounty.org/aging. TTY users, please call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1.