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Public Cooling Locations and Hot Weather Tips

Baltimore County is urging all residents to protect themselves, family members, neighbors and pets from extreme heat. Basic hot weather tips include:

  • Stay hydrated.
  • Limit outdoor activity when the temperatures and humidity are extremely high.
  • When outdoors, use sunscreen and reapply often, and wear loose-fitting clothing, a hat and sunglasses.

the "COOLING" method

Follow the COOLING method to beat the heat:

  • Check on older, sick, frail  or vulnerable vulnerable family members, friends and neighbors daily.
  • Operate your air conditioner or fans when possible.
  • Opt for drinking lots of liquids, specifically water, even if you don't feel thirsty.
  • Lay low and save strenuous activities for the coolest part of the day.
  • Include your pets in your COOLING plan; keep them properly sheltered and hydrated.
  • Never leave a child, disabled adult or pet in a parked or unattended car.
  • Gather at public, air-conditioned locations, such as libraries, senior centers, movies, malls, etc.

public Cooling locations

If you are looking for access to water and bathrooms in a cool environment, residents are encouraged to use public places as havens from the heat, such as:

  • Churches
  • Community centers
  • Libraries
  • Malls, i.e. Towson Town Center
  • Museums
  • Restaurants
  • Senior centers

Find a Cool Location Near You

Cooling Location Hours of Operation Contact/Visiting Information
Baltimore County Public Library
  • Monday through Thursday—9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Friday through Saturday—9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Sunday—Closed
All locations (link is external)are open to the public. Check for changes to operation hours due to holidays and closings.
Recreation Activity Centers
  • Monday through Friday—3 to 9 p.m.
  • After-school programming—3 to 6 p.m.

Call 410-887-3871 to check locations are open to the public before you visit. 

  • An adult must accompany children under the age of six.
  • Centers are free and offer recreation programming, such as nature, art, youth development, health and wellness, multicultural activities and more. 
Senior Centers Monday through Friday—8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 410-887-2040 to check locations are open to the public before you visit. Visitors must register once at the center.

Contact Us

Department of Health

6401 York Road, Third Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21212

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hhs@baltimorecountymd.gov

Health

410-887-2243

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Director, Health and Human Services, Health Officer

Lucy Wilson

Deputy Health Officer

Della Leister

Deputy Director of Finance and Administration

Lawrence Richardson

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