Public Library Branches In Harford County To Serve As Cooling Centers From Aug. 11-13

BEL AIR, Md. (WJZ) -- Harford County announced that they will utilize public library branches as cooling centers from Wednesday, Aug. 11 until Friday, Aug. 13.

The following branches will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Wednesday until Friday:

Aberdeen: 21 Franklin Street
Abingdon: 2510 Tollgate Road
Bel-Air: 100 E. Pennsylvania Avenue
Darlington: 1134 Main Street
Edgewood: 629 Edgewood Road
Fallston: 1461 Fallston Road
Havre de Grace: 120 N. Union Avenue
Jarrettsville: 3722 Norrisville Road
Joppa: 655 Towne Center Drive
Norrisville: 5310 Norrisville Road
Whiteford: 2407 Whiteford Road

During periods of extreme heat, officials encourage citizens to follow these safety guidelines:

Stay indoors as much as possible and limit sun exposure.
If you do not have air conditioning, open your windows and use a fan.
Drink plenty of water and avoid strenuous activity.
Never leave children or pets alone in a closed vehicle.
Check on elderly neighbors and other vulnerable citizens.
Keep pets hydrated with access to shelter.

More information can be found here.