Baltimore City Code Red, Summer 2023

Baltimore City Code Red, Summer 2023
https://health.baltimorecity.gov/coderedinfo

From agency: Baltimore City Health Department

Resource Details

Description	COOLING CENTERS: The FY24 Code Red Plan covers the period beginning June 01, 2023 and ending on August 31, 2023. A Code Red Extreme Heat Alert will be issued by the Health Commissioner when the forecasted heat index, a measure of air temperature and relative humidity that indicates how hot it feels outside, is greater than or equal to 105ºF. The Health Commissioner declares a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert during periods of extreme heat. The decision to activate a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert will be made before 6AM of that day, if possible. Individuals unsure of whether a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert is in effect can call 311 for details, cooling center locations, safety tips, and health information. Individuals can also call 311 to report specific concerns about vulnerable neighbors on Code Red Extreme Heat Alert days. Residents need to call 911 if someone is having a heat-related emergency. Information on declared Code Red Extreme Heat Alert days will be shared on the Health Department’s website, Health Department social media (Twitter: @Bmore_Healthy and Facebook: @BaltimoreHealth), the Baltimore City 311 line, the website, and local news media. The Baltimore City Health Department recommends that City residents: • Drink plenty of water, even if they are not thirsty. • Avoid alcohol and caffeine. • Reduce outside activities. • Stay inside during the hottest time of day (11AM to 4PM). • 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. • Never leave children or pets alone in closed vehicles, even for short periods of time. • Watch out for signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke: confusion; nausea; light-headedness; high body temperature with cool and clammy skin; hot, dry, flushed skin; and; rapid or slowed heartbeat; • Seek medical help immediately if any of these symptoms occur. Additional steps to prepare the home if it doesn’t have air conditioning: • Cover windows that receive morning or afternoon sun with drapes, shades, or awnings. • Considering making temporary window reflectors, such as aluminum foil-covered cardboard, to place between windows and drapes. • With temperatures starting to climb, consider purchasing a window air conditioner and insulation. • Take a cool bath and stay hydrated when temperatures increase indoors. The following emergency shelters and community outreach offices have water available during Code Red alerts: Holiday Inn Express - Men's Shelter 1701 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 Weinberg Housing & Resource Center - Men's & Women's Shelter 600 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD 21202 Fairfield Inn - Women's Shelter 101 South President Street, Baltimore, MD 21202 Sarah's Hope Family Shelter 1114 North Mount Street, Baltimore, MD 21217 People Encouraging People - Outreach Office 4201 Primrose Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21215 Downtown Partnership - Outreach Office 20 South Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 During Code Red alerts, Cooling Centers are available to people experiencing homelessness. Days and hours of availability vary by center and are detailed below. MOHS has partnered with a local program to provide fresh fruit and vegetables for all cooling centers on Tues, Thurs, and Code Red days. My Sisters Place Women's Center (women and children only) 17 West Franklin Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 Mon-Sun 10:30AM - 5:30PM Manna House 435 East 25th Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 Mon - Fri 11:30AM - 3PM Beans & Bread 402 South Bond Street, Baltimore, MD 21231 Mon-Fri 9AM-1PM Franciscan Center 101 West 23rd Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 Mon - Fri 10AM – 2PM Senior Centers open as cooling centers on Code Red Extreme Heat days, Mon through Fri, 9AM to 7PM. Baltimore City Health Department Senior Centers are closed on holidays. Waxter Center for Senior Citizens 1000 Cathedral Street Baltimore, MD 21201 410-396-1324 Oliver Center Senior Center 1700 Gay Street Baltimore, MD 21213 410-396-3861 Hatton Senior Center 2825 Fait Avenue Baltimore, MD 21224 410-396-9025 Harford Senior Center 4920 Harford Road Baltimore, MD 21214 410-426-4009 Sandtown Winchester Senior Center 1601 Baker Street Baltimore, MD 21217 410-396-7725 Zeta Center for Healthy and Active Aging 4501 Reistertown Road Baltimore, MD 21215 410-396-3535 Additional Sites Cherry Hill Homes 2700 Spelman Road, Baltimore MD, 21215 Monday-Friday 8:30AM-4:00PM ShopRite of Howard Park 4601 Liberty Heights Avenue, Baltimore MD, 21207 Sunday-Saturday 6:00AM-10:00PM Additional cooling centers will be opened during extended heat events. Call 311 to confirm the latest cooling center hours and information. Recreation centers may be opened as secondary Cooling Centers ONLY on Severe Code Red Days. Herring Run Recreation Center 5001 Sinclair Lane, Baltimore, MD 21206 410-746-0831 Mon-Fri 6PM–8:30PM C.C. Jackson Recreation Center 4910 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215 410-396-0949 Mon-Fri 6PM-8:30PM, Sat 10:30AM-5:30PM Virginia S. Baker Recreation Center 2601 East Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21224 410-396-9156 Mon-Fri 6PM-8:30PM Morrell Park Recreation Center 2651 Tolley Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 410-396-7221 Mon-Fri 6PM-8:30PM Coldstream Recreation Center 1401 Fillmore Street, Baltimore, MD 21218 410-396-6746 Mon-Fri 6PM-8:30PM Robert C. Marshall Recreation Center 1201 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201 410-396-8490 Mon-Thurs 6PM-8:30PM, Sat 10:30AM-5:30PM Edgewood/Lyndhurst Recreation Center 835 Allendale St, Baltimore, MD 21229 443-984-3105 Mon-Fri 6PM-8:30PM Residents seeking relief from the heat can also visit their local Pratt Library branch. Bottled water will not be available at these locations. Baltimore City Health Department, Mayor's Office of Homeless Services, and Housing Authority of Baltimore City Cooling Center sites are closed on holidays. Additional cooling centers may be opened during an extended heat event. Call 311 for the latest cooling center hours and information.

	Defined coverage areas: Maryland

Program
Eligibility	Anyone.


Program Fees	None.
Application Process	Call to confirm a location is open.
Documents Required	None.





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Contact Information









Phone	311





Main Contact Name	Dr. Letitia Dzirasa
Main Contact Title	Baltimore City Health Commissioner


Director or Senior Administrator Name	Dr. Letitia Dzirasa
Director or Senior Administrator Title	Baltimore City Health Commissioner


Sites offering this Program	1001 East Fayette Street