Due to ongoing extreme heat and a dangerous heat index, the County Cooling Centers are available for any community members in need of a cool retreat until August 30, 2024. The Department of Community Services will be opening their buildings for use by the public with ice and water available. The following locations will be open from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday through Friday, August 20, 2024 (unless otherwise noted in the Senior Centers monthly calendars found here https://md-queenannescounty2.civicplus.com/206/Senior-Centers) :
Sudlersville Senior Center
605 Foxxtown Road, Sudlersville MD
Grasonville Senior Center
4802 Main Street, Grasonville MD
Kent Island Senior Center
891 Love Point Road, Stevensville MD
For the latest weather information www.weather.gov/phi
Please contact Community Services if you are aware of any vulnerable citizens who do not have access to a cool environment. (410)758-0848
Edit – Queen Anne’s County Public Libraries are also available as a cooling center to the public. Both the Centreville and Kent Island Branches are open Monday-Thursday from 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM-5:00PM for more information about library locations https://www.qaclibrary.org/