With the National Weather Service issuing excessive heat warnings, residents may find cooling centers. In Charles County, community centers, senior centers, and libraries are available during regular hours.
LifeStyles of Maryland in White Plains is also offering daytime shelter.
For urgent after-hours situations, the Maryland State Police La Plata Barracks offers limited temporary shelter while transportation arrangements are made.
Charles County Cooling Centers:
- Port Tobacco Community Center, Port Tobacco
- Nanjemoy Community Center, Nanjemoy
- Richard R. Clark Senior Center, La Plata
- La Plata Library Branch, La Plata
- P.D. Brown Memorial Library Branch, Waldorf
- Potomac Library Branch, Indian Head
- Waldorf West Library Branch, Waldorf
- LifeStyles Center, White Plains
