BCHD Issues Heat Advisory
The City of Baltimore is under a code red extreme heat advisory. With the heat index continuing to reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in the Baltimore region, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Letitia Dzirasa has extended the previously announced Code Red Extreme Heat Alert through Monday, July 22nd. The heat index is a measure of air temperature and relative humidity and indicates how hot it feels to the human body.
“Excessive heat is the leading weather-related killer in the United States. The effects of extreme heat are exacerbated in urban areas, especially when combined with high humidity and poor air quality,” said Commissioner of Health Dr. Letitia Dzirasa. “Extreme heat is particularly dangerous to young children, older adults, and those with chronic medical conditions. I encourage all residents to take the necessary steps to protect themselves as well as their families, neighbors, and pets.”
Dr. Olufunke Pickering, Senior Medical Advisor, Bureau of Maternal & Child Health, Baltimore City Health Department, noted that overheating in infants can increase the risk of SIDS. She encourages parents and caregivers to find a cool place and avoid going out in the heat with babies or children. It is important to keep infants well hydrated with breast milk or formula. Children and adults should drink plenty of water for hydration and avoid sugary drinks. Never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles, even for short periods of time, as temperatures can rise quickly leading to death. Wear light-colored clothes as dark colors absorb heat.
Watch out for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Seek medical help immediately if these symptoms occur:
- confusion
- nausea
- lightheadedness
- hot/dry/flushed skin
- rapid or slowed heartbeat
- high body temperature with cool/clammy skin
The Community Action Partnership Centers will open the following cooling centers on Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Northern Community Action Partnership Center, 5225 York Road, (410) 396-6084
- Southern Community Action Partnership Center (closed Sunday), 606 Cherry Hill Road (inside the shopping center 2nd floor), (410) 545-0900
- Northwest Community Action Partnership Center, 3939 Reisterstown Road, (443) 984-1384
- Southeast Community Action Partnership Center, 3411 Bank Street, (410) 545-6518
- Eastern Community Action Partnership Center, 1731 E. Chase Street, (410) 545-0136
- Waxter Center for Senior Citizens, 1000 Cathedral Street, (410) 396-1324
- Oliver Senior Center, 1700 Gay Street, (410) 396-3861
- Sandtown-Winchester Senior Center, 1601 N. Baker Street, (410) 396-7725
- Hatton Center, 2825 Fait Avenue, (410) 396-9025
- John Booth/Hooper Senior Center, 2601 E. Baltimore Street., (410) 396-9202
- Zeta Center, 4501 Reisterstown Road, (410) 396-3535
- Harford Center, 4920 Harford Road, (410) 426-4009
- Myerberg Senior Center, 3101 Fallstaff Road, (410) 358-6856
- Cherry Hill Senior Center, 3301 Waterview Avenue, (410) 396-3840
- Greenmount Senior Center, 425 E. Federal Street, (410) 528-1552
- Senior Network of North Senior Center, 5828 York Road, (410) 323-7131
- Forest Park Senior Center, 4801 Liberty Heights, Ave., (410) 466-2124
- Chick Webb Recreation Center, 623 Eden Street, 410-396-7593
- Locust Point Recreation Center, 1627 E. Fort Avenue, 410-837-4423
- Samuel F. B. Morse Recreation Center, 424 S. Pulaski Street, Christopher Toney
- Robert C. Marshall Recreation Center, 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, 410-396-8490
- Drink plenty of water.
- Avoid alcohol and caffeine.
- Reduce outside activities.
- Stay inside during the hottest time of day (11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).
- Seek relief from the heat in air-conditioned locations.
- Check on older, sick, or frail people in your community who may need help responding to the heat.
- Never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles, even for short periods of time.
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