Icy Conditions Preventing Groups From Helping Amid Extreme Cold

(CAMBRIDGE, Md) – As people continue to dig themselves out of the compacted snow and ice, the hazardous conditions are impacting groups like One Mission in Cambridge who are trying to help serve the community, especially as we continue to deal with these extremely cold temperatures.

One Mission Cambridge is normally open Monday and Tuesday afternoon, but they’re closed. Unable to get volunteers in the doors.

And Director Krista Petit says people need the help while the low temperatures are here to stay.

“It’s difficult. So if we can’t stay open, it will be hard for folks to, come in for the services and to get what they need. We’re going to try really hard to open later this week. Hopefully we can get a little bit of a break,” says Krista.

They aren’t the only ones who haven’t been able to lend a hand to help amid the icy conditions.

The Dorchester County Public Library, which serves as daytime warming centers have been closed during the week too.

The Dorchester County Health Department, who oversee the nighttime centers, sent WMDT a statement. Saying, “These extremely cold temperatures are dangerous and pose serious health risks, especially for those exposed to the cold for long periods…check on older neighbors, families with small kids, and those struggling to heat their homes.”

Back at One Mission, Krista is hoping they can get the doors open through the remainder of the week…

Especially with the potential for more winter weather coming to the area.

She tells us, “It is very vital for us to, get open because we may be impacted again. Meaning that we might not be able to open safely again. So we want to be able to get those resources to people, this week. And just in case there’s an impact next week, or just to make sure that people are receiving what they need…”

Dorchester County announced they will operate at their normal hours starting Wednesday.