MOCO EMERGENCY HEAT ALERT: Wednesday, September 6, 2023

Montgomery County has issued a Heat Emergency Alert beginning 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. 

Montgomery County has activated a Hyperthermia Alert for extreme heat for Wednesday, September 6, 2023 from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Expect the heat index to be above 95 degrees. Stay hydrated. Take precautions to protect yourself & pets from heat-related illnesses: https://ow.ly/XVka50PHyPM

Don't forget your pets!  If you see an animal outside who appears to be in danger, call the Animal Services Division at 301-279-8000.

To beat the heat, please note the following days and times Takoma Park facilities are open to the public:

Takoma Park Community Center, 7500 Maple Avenue, 2^nd Floor
8:30 AM – 9:30 PM Monday – Thursday
8:30 AM – 10:00 PM Friday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Saturday
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Sunday

Recreation Center, 7315 New Hampshire Avenue
9:00 AM – 9:00 PM – Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM - Saturday
Closed on Sunday

Library, 7505 New Hampshire Avenue
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Monday – Thursday
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Friday - Sunday

For more information, tips, and facilities throughout Montgomery County, please visit:  https://montgomerycountymd.gov/OPI/alerts/Heat.html.