The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a heat advisory for all areas of the county. Heat Index Values 100-105 are expected, with the highest values occurring from 12 noon to 8 PM EDT. These values indicate the level of discomfort felt by high temperatures.
What should you do?
Tip: The ‘Heat Index‘ is a measure of how hot weather “feels” to the body.
As we move into the summer season, Prince George’s County, along with the National Weather Service reminds residents that temperatures in excess of 90 degrees with extreme heat and humidity index conditions can be dangerous. The Prince George’s County Office of Emergency Management in collaboration with the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), encourages everyone to take precautionary measures to stay cool. Residents in need of relief from the heat are encouraged to visit one of our designated recreational facility Cooling Centers. These neighborhood facilities have been identified in the North, South and Central parts of the County and are open to all County residents. In addition, residents are encouraged to seek relief in other air-conditioned facilities such as theatres, shopping malls, grocery stores or libraries.
The following permanent Cooling Center Locations will be open to the General Public:
Weekday Hours of Operation (10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.); During weekend hours, residents are encouraged to call the facility to confirm hours of operation.
Baden Community Center – 13601 Baden-Westwood Road, Brandywine
301-888-1500; TTY 301-203-6030
Bladensburg Community Center Park – 4500 57th Avenue, Bladensburg
301-277-2124; TTY 301-445-4512; Información en español: 301-445-4509
Cedar Heights Community Center Park – 1200 Glen Willow Drive, Seat Pleasant
301-773-8881; TTY 301-218-6768
College Park Community Center Park and Soccer Complex – 5051 Pierce Avenue, College Park
301-441-2647; TTY 301-445-4512
Glassmanor Community Center Park – 1101 Marcy Avenue, Oxon Hill
301-567-6033; TTY 301-203-6030
Glenarden / Theresa Banks Complex – 8615 McLain Avenue, Glenarden
301-772-3151; TTY 301-218-6768
Hillcrest Heights Community Center Park – 2300 Oxon Run Drive, Temple Hills
301-505-0897
John E. Howard Community Center Park – 4400 Shell Street, Capitol Heights
301-735-3340; TTY 301-218-6768
Kentland Community Center Park – 2411 Pinebrook Avenue, Landover
301-386-2278; TTY 301-445-4512
Langley Park Community Center – 1500 Merrimac Drive, Hyattsville
301-445-4508; TTY 301-445-4512
Largo/Perrywood/Kettering Community Park School Center – 431 Watkins Park Drive, Upper Marlboro
301-390-8390; TTY 301-218-6768
Marlow Heights Community Center Park – 2800 St. Clair Drive, Marlow Heights
301-423-0505; TTY 301-203-6030
North Brentwood Community Center Park – 4012 Webster Street, North Brentwood
301-864-0756; TTY 301-445-4512
Oakcrest Community Park School Center – 1300 Capitol Heights Boulevard, Capitol Heights
301-736-5355; TTY 301-218-6768
Patuxent Community Center – 4410 Bishopmill Drive, Upper Marlboro
301-780-7577; TTY 301-203-6030
Peppermill Village Community Center Park – 610 Hill Road, Landover
301-350-8410; TTY 301-218-6768
Prince George’s Plaza Community Center – 6600 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville
301-864-1611; TTY 301-445-4512
Rollingcrest/Chillum Community Center Park – 6120 Sargent Road, Chillum
301-853-2005; TTY 301-445-4512
Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex – 7007 Bock Road, Fort Washington
301-749-4160, TTY 301-203-6030
Suitland Community Park School Center – 5600 Regency Lane, Forestville
301-736-3518; TTY 301-203-6030
Temple Hills Community Center Park – 5300 Temple Hill Road, Temple Hills
301-894-6616; TTY 301-203-6030
Vansville Community Center – 6813 Ammendale Road, Beltsville
301-937-6621; TTY 301-445-4512
The following Senior Centers will be available as cooling centers:
Camp Springs Senior Activity Center, 6420 Allentown Road, Camp Springs
301-449-0490 – open until 4:30 pm weekdays; Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; Closed Sundays
Laurel-Beltsville Senior Activity Center, 7120 Contee Road, Laurel
301-206-3350 – closed Sundays
John E. Howard Senior Activity Center, 4400 Shell Street, Capitol Heights
301-735-2400 – open until 3:30 pm weekdays and closed weekends
