From the Harford County Health Department: As summer officially begins, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene announced the first heat-related death of 2014 in Harford County. The report also indicated that 129 Marylanders have succumbed to heat illnesses over the past four summers. Harford County Health Officer Susan Kelly comments on the seriousness […]
Harford County Public Libraries Serve as Cooling Centers as Heat Index Approaches 105 Degrees
From Harford County government: With high temperatures and heat index expected to reach nearly 105 degrees on Tuesday, July 16, the Harford County Department of Emergency Services, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Health Department will use libraries as “Cooling Centers” throughout the county. All Harford County Public Libraries will […]
Harford County Public Libraries Will Once Again Be Used as “Cooling Centers”
From Harford County government: With high temperatures and heat index expected to reach nearly 105 degrees on Thursday, July 26, 2012, Harford County Government, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Health Department will use libraries as “Cooling Centers” for the public. All Harford County Public Libraries will serve as “Cooling […]
Harford County Public Libraries Again Serve as “Cooling Centers” as Heat Index Approaches 105 Degrees
From Harford County government: High temperatures trigger need for cooling centers With high temperatures and heat index expected to reach nearly 105 degrees on Wednesday, July 18, 2012, Harford County Government, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Health Department will use libraries as “Cooling Centers”. All Harford County Public Libraries […]
Harford County Agencies Address Community Needs During Recent Heat Wave
From Harford County Government: (Bel Air, MD) – – Multiple agencies and departments of county government came to the aid of citizens during the heat-wave which hung over Harford County for nearly a week. Among the agencies and departments involved were the Harford County Division of Emergency Operations, the Department of Community Services, the Office […]
UPDATE: Abingdon and Bel Air Volunteer Fire Stations to Serve as “Cooling Centers” During 4th of July Holiday
From Harford County government: Good Evening, this is Emergency Manager Rick Ayers with a weather update. First, there is a chance for severe thunderstorms late this evening and overnight. Also, the heat expected over the next several days is going to be severe, with temperatures approaching 100 on Thursday, Friday and Saturday and heat index’s […]
Harford County Public Libraries Serve as “Cooling Centers” as Heat Wave Continues
Frm Harford County government: High temperatures and power outages trigger need for cooling centers With high temperatures and heat index expected to continue into Tuesday, Harford County Government, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Health Department will continue the practice of using libraries as “Cooling Centers”. All Harford County Public […]
Harford County Opens Cooling Centers at Public Libraries on Friday and Saturday
From Harford County government: With heat index values expected to reach nearly 105 degrees on Friday, June 29 and Saturday June 30, Harford County Public Library will help serve as cooling stations for Harford County residents in need of relief from the heat. Each Harford County Public Library will be open to the public during […]
