Code Red Heat Alert--August 25, 2007

See http://baltimorehealth.org/press/2007_08_25.codered.pdf --

Code Red Heat Alert -- August 15, 2007

Baltimore, MD (August 15, 2007) – Because of predicted high temperatures and potential danger according to the Baltimore Heat Watch Warning System, the Health Commissioner is declaring a Code Red Heat Alert for today, August 15. Baltimore City is opening emergency cooling centers around the city at 9 am. Each center will have cool air, water, and ice available.

The Housing Department will open the following five centers during Code Red Heat Alerts:

Ø Southeastern Community Action Center, 3411 Bank Street
Ø Western Community Action Center, 1133 Pennsylvania Avenue
Ø Northern Community Action Center, 5225 York Road
Ø Southern Community Action Center, 606 Cherry Hill Road - (inside the shopping center 2nd floor)
Ø Northwest Community Action Center, 3314 Ayrdale Avenue

Four of the centers will be operated by the Commission on Aging and Retirement Education. These centers are:

Ø Waxter Center, 1000 Cathedral Street, 410-396-1324
Ø Oliver Center, 1700 Gay Street, 410-396-3861
Ø Sandtown-Winchester Center, 1601 Baker Street, 410-396-7724
Ø Hatton Center, 2825 Fait Avenue, 410-396-9025

In addition, The Weinberg Park Heights Jewish Community Center has generously volunteered to be cooling center. The center offers comfortable areas to sit and hang out, water, restrooms, and a cafe where people can purchase hot and cold food and beverages.

Ø Weinberg Park Heights JCC, 5700 Park Heights Ave, 410-542-4900
Mon - Thurs 6:00am - 10:00pm
Friday 6:00am - 6:00pm
Sunday 7:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday: CLOSED

The Baltimore City Health Department recommends that city residents:

Ø Drink plenty of water or juice
Ø Avoid alcohol and caffeine
Ø Wipe skin with cool water as needed
Ø Reduce outside activities
Ø Wear light weight and light-colored clothing
Ø Stay inside during the hottest time of day
Ø Watch out for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke:
- confusion
- nausea
- light-headedness
- high body temperature with cool and clammy skin
Ø Seek medical help immediately if any of these symptoms occur
Ø Seek relief from the heat in air-conditioned locations
Ø Check on older, sick, or frail people in your community who may need help responding to the heat

City residents who want information on the cooling centers can call 311. Any city resident experiencing the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke should call 911.

Code Red Heat Alert -- August 9

Baltimore, MD (August 8, 2007) – Because of predicted high temperatures and potential danger according to the Baltimore Heat Watch Warning System and the National Weather Service, the Health Commissioner is declaring a Code Red Heat Alert for tomorrow, August 9, 2007. Baltimore City is opening emergency cooling centers around the city at 9 am. Each center will have cool air, water, and ice available.

Code Red Heat Alert -- August 7 and 8

Baltimore, MD (August 6, 2007) – Because of predicted high temperatures and potential danger according to the Baltimore Heat Watch Warning System and the National Weather Service, the Health Commissioner is declaring a Code Red Heat Alert for tomorrow, August 7, and Wednesday, August 8, 2007. Baltimore City is opening emergency cooling centers around the city at 9 am. Each center will have cool air, water, and ice available.

Code Red Heat Alert - Saturday, August 4

Baltimore, MD (August 3, 2007) – Because of predicted high temperatures and potential danger according to the Baltimore Heat Watch Warning System and the National Weather Service, the Health Commissioner is declaring a Code Red Heat Alert for tomorrow August 4, 2007. Baltimore City is opening emergency cooling centers around the city at 9 am. Each center will have cool air, water, and ice available.

Code Red Heat Alert -- August 2 and 3, 2007

Baltimore, MD (August 1, 2007) – Because of predicted high temperatures and potential danger according to the Baltimore Heat Watch Warning System and the National Weather Service, the Health Commissioner is declaring a Code Red Heat Alert for tomorrow August 2, 2007 and Friday, August 3, 2007. Baltimore City is opening emergency cooling centers around the city at 9 am. Each center will have cool air, water, and ice available.

See http://baltimorehealth.org/press/2007_08_02-03.codered.pdf

Code Red Heat Alert – July 8 through July 10, 2007

Baltimore, MD (July 7, 2007) – Because of predicted high temperatures and potential danger according to the Baltimore Heat Watch Warning System, the Health Commissioner is declaring a Code Red Heat Alert for Sunday, July 8, 2007 through Tuesday, July 10, 2007.

Baltimore City is opening emergency cooling centers around the city at 11 am on Sunday, July 8. These centers will open at 9 am on Monday and Tuesday. Each center will have cool air, water, and ice available.Five cooling centers will be operated by the Housing Department Sunday through Tuesday. These centers are:

·Southeastern Community Action Center. 3411 Bank Street
Western Community Action Center. 1133 Pennsylvania Avenue
Northern Community Action Center. 5225 York Road.
Southern Community Action Center. 606 Cherry Hill Road - (inside the shopping center 2nd floor)
Northwest Community Action Center. 3314 Ayrdale Avenue.

Three centers will be operated by the Commission on Aging and Retirement Education on Monday and Tuesday. These centers are:
· Oliver Center. 1700 Gay Street
· Sandtown-Winchester Center. 1601 Baker Street
· Hatton Center. 2825 Fait Avenue.

Residents are encouraged to also visit Park and Recreation Centers.
The Baltimore City Health Department recommends that city residents:
· Drink plenty of water or juice
· Avoid alcohol and caffeine
· Wipe skin with cool water as needed
· Reduce outside activities
· Wear light weight and light-colored clothing
· Stay inside during the hottest time of day
· Watch out for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke:
- confusion
- nausea
- light-headedness
- high body temperature with cool and clammy skin
· Seek medical help immediately if any of these symptoms occur
· Seek relief from the heat in air-conditioned locations
· Check on older, sick, or frail people in your community who may need help responding to the heat

Messages on staying safe in the heat will be broadcast to attendees of the African-American Heritage Festival.

Any changes to the Code Red Heat Alert designation or plan will be noted at http://www.baltimorehealth.org/.City residents who want information on the cooling centers can call 311. Any city resident experiencing the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke should call 911.

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Code Red Heat Alert -- June 28, 2007

BALTIMORE CITY CODE RED HEAT ALERT TODAY

Baltimore, MD (June 28, 2007) – Because of predicted high temperatures and potential danger according to the Baltimore Heat Watch Warning System and the National Weather Service, the Health Commissioner is declaring a Code Red Heat Alert for today, June 28, 2007. Baltimore City is opening emergency cooling centers around the city at 9 am. Each center will have cool air, water, and ice available.

Six centers will be operated by the Housing Department. These centers are:

Ø Southeastern Community Action Center. 3411 Bank Street
Ø Western Community Action Center. 1133 Pennsylvania Avenue
Ø Eastern Community Action Center. 1400 Orleans Street
Ø Northern Community Action Center. 5225 York Road.
Ø Southern Community Action Center. 606 Cherry Hill Road - (inside the shopping center 2nd floor)
Ø Northwest Community Action Center. 3314 Ayrdale Avenue.

Three of the centers will be operated by the Commission on Aging and Retirement Education. These centers are:

Ø Oliver Center. 1700 Gay Street
Ø Sandtown-Winchester Center. 1601 Baker Street
Ø Hatton Center. 2825 Fait Avenue.

(*Note: The Waxter Center at 1000 Cathedral Street will not operate as a cooling center today.)

The Baltimore City Health Department recommends that city residents:

Ø Drink plenty of water or juice
Ø Avoid alcohol and caffeine
Ø Wipe skin with cool water as needed
Ø Reduce outside activities
Ø Wear light weight and light-colored clothing
Ø Stay inside during the hottest time of day
Ø Watch out for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke:
- confusion
- nausea
- light-headedness
- high body temperature with cool and clammy skin
Ø Seek medical help immediately if any of these symptoms occur
Ø Seek relief from the heat in air-conditioned locations
Ø Check on older, sick, or frail people in your community who may need help responding to the heat

City residents who want information on the cooling centers can call 311. Any city resident experiencing the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke should call 911.
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Code Red Heat Alert -- June 27, 2007

BALTIMORE CITY CODE RED HEAT ALERT

Baltimore, MD (June 27, 2007) – Because of predicted high temperatures and potential danger according to the Baltimore Heat Watch Warning System and the National Weather Service, the Health Commissioner is declaring a Code Red Heat Alert for today, June 27, 2007. Baltimore City is opening emergency cooling centers around the city at 9 am. Each center will have cool air, water, and ice available.

Six centers will be operated by the Housing Department. These centers are:

Ø Southeastern Community Action Center. 3411 Bank Street
Ø Western Community Action Center. 1133 Pennsylvania Avenue
Ø Eastern Community Action Center. 1400 Orleans Street
Ø Northern Community Action Center. 5225 York Road.
Ø Southern Community Action Center. 606 Cherry Hill Road - (inside the shopping center 2nd floor)
Ø Northwest Community Action Center. 3314 Ayrdale Avenue.

Four of the centers will be operated by the Commission on Aging and Retirement Education. These centers are:

Ø Waxter Center. 1000 Cathedral Street.
Ø Oliver Center. 1700 Gay Street.
Ø Sandtown-Winchester Center. 1601 Baker Street.
Ø Hatton Center. 2825 Fait Avenue

The Baltimore City Health Department recommends that city residents:

Ø Drink plenty of water or juice
Ø Avoid alcohol and caffeine
Ø Wipe skin with cool water as needed
Ø Reduce outside activities
Ø Wear light weight and light-colored clothing
Ø Stay inside during the hottest time of day
Ø Watch out for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke:
- confusion
- nausea
- light-headedness
- high body temperature with cool and clammy skin
Ø Seek medical help immediately if any of these symptoms occur
Ø Seek relief from the heat in air-conditioned locations
Ø Check on older, sick, or frail people in your community who may need help responding to the heat

City residents who want information on the cooling centers can call 311. Any city resident experiencing the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke should call 911.

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Update for Tuesday, June 26, 2007

The National Weather Service has reported that the combination of afternoon heat and humidity will produce heat index values in the upper 90s. While this is below heat advisory criteria, individuals in at-risk groups should curtail outdoor activity.

Code Red Heat Alert -- June 19, 2007

A code red heat alert is in effect for Tuesday, June 19, 2007.

At 9 am, cooling centers operated by the Housing Department and Commission on Aging and Retirement Education will be available. See http://www.baltimorehealth.org/coderedinfo for more information.

Code Red Heat Alert -- June 17, 2007

BALTIMORE CITY CODE RED HEAT ALERT

Baltimore, MD (June 16, 2007) – Because of predicted high temperatures and potential danger according to the Baltimore Heat Watch Warning System, the Health Commissioner is declaring a Code Red Heat Alert for Sunday, June 17, 2007. Baltimore City is opening emergency cooling centers around the city tomorrow at 1 pm. Each center will have cool air, water, and ice available.

The six centers will be operated by the Housing Department. These centers are:

Ø Southeastern Community Action Center. 3411 Bank Street
Ø Western Community Action Center. 1133 Pennsylvania Avenue
Ø Eastern Community Action Center. 1400 Orleans Street
Ø Northern Community Action Center. 5225 York Road.
Ø Southern Community Action Center. 606 Cherry Hill Road - (inside the shopping center 2nd floor)
Ø Northwest Community Action Center. 3314 Ayrdale Avenue.

The Baltimore City Health Department recommends that city residents:

Ø Drink plenty of water or juice
Ø Avoid alcohol and caffeine
Ø Wipe skin with cool water as needed
Ø Reduce outside activities
Ø Wear light weight and light-colored clothing
Ø Stay inside during the hottest time of day
Ø Watch out for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke:
- confusion
- nausea
- light-headedness
- high body temperature with cool and clammy skin
Ø Seek medical help immediately if any of these symptoms occur
Ø Seek relief from the heat in air-conditioned locations
Ø Check on older, sick, or frail people in your community who may need help responding to the heat

City residents who want information on the cooling centers can call 311. Any city resident experiencing the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke should call 911.

The latest Code Red Heat Alert information is available online, 24-hours a day at http://www.baltimorehealth.org/

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Code Red Heat Alert -- Friday, June 8, 2007

Full Press release posted on http://www.baltimorehealth.org/codered