Westminster, MD, Thursday, July 24, 2025 – Due to anticipated high temperatures and excessive heat forecasted for the weekend, cooling centers will be activated around the county.  Residents who are vulnerable to extreme warm temperatures and do not have adequate shelter are encouraged to cool down at the following locations:

Friday, July 25, 2025

Any branch of the Carroll County Public Library 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

·         Eldersburg Branch, 6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg

·         Finksburg Branch, 2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg

·         Mt. Airy Branch, 705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy

·         North Carroll Branch, 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead

·         Taneytown Branch, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown

·         Westminster Branch, 50 East Main Street, Westminster

Senior and Community Centers 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

·         Mount Airy Senior and Community Center, 703 Ridge Avenue, Mount Airy

·         North Carroll Senior and Community Center, 2328 Hanover Pike, Hampstead

·         South Carroll Senior and Community Center, 5928 Mineral Hill Road, Eldersburg

·         Taneytown Senior and Community Center, 220 Roberts Mill Road, Taneytown

·         Westminster Senior and Community Center, 125 Stoner Ave., Westminster

·         Citizen Services Office Building, 10 Distillery Drive, Westminster (8:00 am – 3:00 pm)

Human Services Programs of Carroll County 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

·         Adult only, Night by Night Shelter, located at 127 Stoner Avenue, Westminster

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Any branch of the Carroll County Public Library 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

·         Eldersburg Branch, 6400 Hemlock Drive, Eldersburg

·         Finksburg Branch, 2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg

·         Mt. Airy Branch, 705 Ridge Avenue, Mt. Airy

·         North Carroll Branch, 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead

·         Taneytown Branch, 10 Grand Drive, Taneytown

·         Westminster Branch, 50 East Main Street, Westminster

Human Services Programs of Carroll County 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

·         Adult only, Night by Night Shelter, located at 127 Stoner Avenue, Westminster

Sunday, July 27, 2025

Human Services Programs of Carroll County 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

·         Adult only, Night by Night Shelter, located at 127 Stoner Avenue, Westminster

Access to air conditioning and water fountains will be available at all the cooling centers.

Carroll County Emergency Management offers the following safety tips for when temperatures and humidity are high:

·         Slow down. Strenuous activities should be reduced or rescheduled to the coolest time of the day.

·         Wear loose, lightweight, and light-colored clothing.

·         Eat less protein and more fruits and vegetables, and drink plenty of water.

·         Stay in air-conditioned buildings or rooms, and limit time outside if possible.

·         Additional places you can go to cool down in Carroll County include stores, malls, restaurants, churches, movie theaters, and homes of friends and family.

For more information, please visit the Carroll County Health Department's website.