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BALTIMORE, MD (July 5, 2012)<\/strong> \u2013 Because of predicted high temperatures, the ongoing storm recovery effort and the potential danger to health, Commissioner of Health Dr. Oxiris Barbot is extending the current Code Red Heat Alert through Sunday, July 8. Baltimore City will open 21 emergency cooling centers. Each center will have cool air and free water.<\/p>\n The Community Action Program will operate five centers around the city. These centers will be open from 11:00a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:<\/p>\n \u2022 Northern Community Action Center — 5225 York Road<\/p>\n \u2022 Southern Community Action Center — 606 Cherry Hill Road (inside the shopping center 2nd floor)<\/p>\n \u2022 Northwest Community Action Center — 3939 Reisterstown Road<\/p>\n \u2022 Southeastern Community Action Center — 3411 Bank Street<\/p>\n \u2022 Eastern Community Action Center \u2013 1400 E. Federal Street<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Health Department\u2019s Office of Aging and CARE Services will operate six additional cooling<\/p>\n centers. These centers will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:<\/p>\n \u2022 Waxter Center — 1000 Cathedral Street<\/p>\n \u2022 Oliver Center — 1700 N. Gay Street<\/p>\n \u2022 Sandtown-Winchester Center — 1601 Baker Street<\/p>\n \u2022 Hatton Center — 2825 Fait Avenue<\/p>\n \u2022 John Booth — 229 1\/2 S. Eaton Street<\/p>\n \u2022 Zeta Center — 4501 Reisterstown Road<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Additionally, the Department of Recreation and Parks will open nine recreation centers as cooling centers in areas with the greatest number of homes without electricity. These centers will be open from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.:<\/p>\n \u2022 Chick Webb Recreation Center, 623 Eden St.<\/p>\n \u2022 Ella Bailey Recreation Center, 100 E. Heath St.<\/p>\n \u2022 James McHenry Recreation Center, 911 Hollins St.<\/p>\n \u2022 Locust Point Recreation Center, 1627 E. Fort Ave.<\/p>\n \u2022 Mount Royal Recreation Center, 120 W. Mosher St.<\/p>\n \u2022 Robert C. Marshall Recreation Center, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave.<\/p>\n \u2022 Herring Run Recreation Center, 5001 Sinclair Lane<\/p>\n \u2022 Roosevelt Recreation Center, 1221 W. 36th St.<\/p>\n \u2022 Northwood Recreation Center, 1517 Winford Road<\/p>\n \u2022 Mary Rodman Recreation Center, 3600 W. Mulberry St.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cHeat is a silent killer. Residents should take the heat seriously. If you must be outdoors, take frequent breaks from the sun, drink lots of water and avoid consuming alcohol of caffeinated beverages, which speed dehydration,\u201d Commissioner of Health Dr. Oxiris Barbot said. \u201cWe will continue reaching out to seniors, especially those that live alone or are medically frail.\u201d<\/p>\n On a Code Red Heat Alert day, the Baltimore City Health Department recommends that city residents:<\/p>\n o Drink plenty of water or juice<\/p>\n o Avoid alcohol and caffeine<\/p>\n o Wipe skin with cool water as needed<\/p>\n o Reduce outside activities<\/p>\n o Wear light-weight and light-colored clothing<\/p>\n o Stay inside during the hottest time of day (11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)<\/p>\n o Seek relief from the heat in air-conditioned locations<\/p>\n o Check on older, sick, or frail people in your community who may need help responding to the heat<\/p>\n o Never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles, even for short periods of time<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Watch out for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke:<\/p>\n o Confusion<\/p>\n o Nausea<\/p>\n o Light-headedness<\/p>\n o High body temperature with cool and clammy skin<\/p>\n o Hot, dry, flushed skin<\/p>\n o Rapid or slowed heart beat<\/p>\n o Seek medical help immediately if any of these symptoms occur<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Residents who are concerned about a neighbor can call 311. Call 911 if you are having a heatrelated medical emergency.<\/p>\n City residents who want information on the closest cooling center can call 311, the city service line. Any city resident experiencing the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke should call 911.<\/p>\n For more information, please visit our Website at www.baltimorehealth.org\/coderedinfo<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" BALTIMORE, MD (July 5, 2012) \u2013 Because of predicted high temperatures, the ongoing storm recovery effort and the potential danger to health, Commissioner of Health Dr. Oxiris Barbot is extending the current Code Red Heat Alert through Sunday, July 8. Baltimore City will open 21 emergency cooling centers. 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