Salisbury, Md. — Wicomico County has opened cooling centers this week as temperatures soar and the heat index is expected to exceed 105 degrees.
The Civic Center at 500 Glen Avenue will be open Monday, June 23 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, June 24 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Wednesday, June 25 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Residents using the Civic Center are advised to bring their own food, beverages, and medications. Pets are not allowed.
The MAC Inc. Senior Center at 909 Progress Circle will operate as a cooling center for residents aged 55 and older. It will be open Monday through Wednesday, June 23 to 25, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wicomico County residents seeking additional information about cooling centers can call 211. The Wicomico County Health Department encourages everyone to visit www.wicomicohealth.org and follow @WicomicoHealth on Facebook and Instagram for heat safety tips and regular updates.
