The County's Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security has extended the Heat Emergency Alert through 6 p.m. on Thursday, July 23.

Former Silver Spring Library Redevelopment - 8901 Colesville Road, Silver Spring

Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center - 14625 Bauer Drive, Rockville

East County Community Recreation Center - 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring

Montgomery County Animal Services (Community Room) - 7315 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood

Masks are required at all times in the cooling centers and will be available, if needed. Do not visit a cooling center if you have a cough, fever, or any other symptoms of illness.

At any time during the heat emergency anyone seeking shelter may use any Ride On Bus to cool down during service hours. The buses are available for free. More information is available on the bus schedule on the at the DOT website referenced below.