Cooling center to open in Wicomico Co.

7/21 UPDATE: Officials say this cooling center will remain open through Monday as forecasted high temperatures continue.

The center will be open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday.

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SALISBURY, Md. – The Wicomico County Health Department is opening a cooling center at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center.

The center will be opened in the Danang Room on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Saturday from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Masks are preferred but not required. Residents will need to bring their own mask, food, beverages, and medications. Pets are allowed but will be sheltered separately by Animal Control at the Humane Society and returned to the owner before the cooling center closes for the day.

Anyone needing transportation to the Civic Center should call Shore Transit at 443-260-2300 and select the “dispatch” option.

Additionally, the MAC Inc., Senior Center will be open on Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. as a cooling center for residents age 55 and older.