by It is anticipated that the temperature will remain extremely high throughout the state of Maryland until Tuesday, July 29. Baltimore City has issued a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert.
There is a possibility that the intense heat will cause the temperatures to feel as though they are at least 105 degrees.
As a result of the Code Red Extreme Heat Alert, Baltimore City will be able to improve its safety practices in order to safeguard city employees, particularly those who work in frontline and outdoor positions. These personnel include sanitation crews, public works staff, emergency responders, and others who are employed in situations that include high exposure.
“With dangerous heat in the forefront, our top priority is protecting the health and well-being of our residents,” said Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott. “We are taking this responsibility very seriously.” “Extreme heat can be life-threatening, especially for our older adults, children, pets, and our police officers, firefighters, EMTs, Sanitation workers, and all city employees who work tirelessly outdoors to keep our community clean and safe.”
Additionally, according to the alert, Baltimore is able to open a number of cooling centers located throughout the city.
Code Red Extreme Heat Alerts are issued by the Baltimore City Health Department if temperatures are deemed to be harmful, as stated by the department.
“As we move closer to what is expected to be an extremely hot weekend, I am issuing a Code Red Extreme Heat alert in order to protect the health and safety of our community,” said Mary Beth Haller, who is serving as the interim superintendent of health services. “I urge everyone to take precautions – stay hydrated, avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day, and check in on neighbors and loved ones.”
Days of Warning for high temperatures
As a result of the potential for severe heat, the WJZ First Alert Team has issued Alert Days for the days of Friday through Sunday. This is especially important for people who are working outside.
The day of Friday is going to be one of the most difficult days of the heatwave. It is anticipated that temperatures will reach between the upper 90s and close to 100 degrees, but the heat will seem dangerously hot due to the high amounts of humidity that will be present. It is very likely that it will feel hotter than one hundred! During the afternoon on Friday, temperatures in a few neighborhoods could reach as high as 110 degrees.
There will be an increase in the intensity of the heat and humidity on Saturday and Sunday.
Various cooling centers in Baltimore
It is planned to open a number of cooling centers across the city of Baltimore.
Friday, July 25
- ShopRite of Howard Park, 4601 Liberty Heights Avenue, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Oliver Senior Center, 1700 N. Gay Street, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sandtown-Winchester Senior Center, 1601 Baker Street, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Hatton Senior Center, 2825 Fait Avenue, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Zeta Senior Center, 4501 Reisterstown Road, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Harford Senior Center, 4920 Harford Road, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- My Sister’s Place Women’s Center, 17 W. Franklin Street, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Manna House, 35 E. 25th Street, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Beans and Bread, 400 S. Bond Street, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Franciscan Center, 101 W. 23rd Street, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Weinberg Housing Resource Center, 620 Falls Way, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Cherry Hill Homes, 2700 Spelman Road, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Brooklyn Homes, 4140 10th Street, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Saturday, July 26
- ShopRite of Howard Park, 4601 Liberty Heights Avenue, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Weinberg Housing Resource Center, 620 Falls Way, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- My Sister’s Place Women’s Center, 17 W. Franklin Street, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Monday, July 28
- ShopRite of Howard Park, 4601 Liberty Heights Avenue, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Oliver Senior Center, 1700 N. Gay Street, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sandtown-Winchester Senior Center, 1601 Baker Street, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Hatton Senior Center, 2825 Fait Avenue, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Zeta Senior Center, 4501 Reisterstown Road, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Harford Senior Center, 4920 Harford Road, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- My Sister’s Place Women’s Center, 17 W. Franklin Street, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Manna House, 35 E. 25th Street, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Beans and Bread, 400 S. Bond Street, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Franciscan Center, 101 W. 23rd Street, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Weinberg Housing Resource Center, 620 Falls Way, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Cherry Hill Homes, 2700 Spelman Road, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Brooklyn Homes, 4140 10th Street, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, July 29
- ShopRite of Howard Park, 4601 Liberty Heights Avenue, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Zion Lutheran Church, 400 E. Lexington Street, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Oliver Senior Center, 1700 N. Gay Street, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Sandtown-Winchester Senior Center, 1601 Baker Street, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Hatton Senior Center, 2825 Fait Avenue, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Zeta Senior Center, 4501 Reisterstown Road, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Harford Senior Center, 4920 Harford Road, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- My Sister’s Place Women’s Center, 17 W. Franklin Street, 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Manna House, 35 E. 25th Street, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Beans and Bread, 400 S. Bond Street, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Franciscan Center, 101 W. 23rd Street, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Weinberg Housing Resource Center, 620 Falls Way, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Cherry Hill Homes, 2700 Spelman Road, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Brooklyn Homes, 4140 10th Street, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tips to prevent heat-related illnesses
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says these tips can help prevent heat-related illnesses:
- Stay in the shade as much as possible.
- Take breaks when you need
- Stay inside during the hottest time of day (11 a.m. and 4 p.m.)
- Stay hydrated and carry water with you
- Avoid alcohol and caffeine
- Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing and sunscreen.
- Never leave children or pets in cars.
- Take cool showers or baths to cool down
- Stay in an air-conditioned indoor location as much as you can.
