BALTIMORE — It's Artscape weekend once again, and the organizers note:
As is tradition, this weekend is supposed to be a scorcher...
An "Excessive Heat Warning" is already in effect through Friday evening, and Baltimore City issued a Code Red Exteme Heat Alert through Saturday, August 3.
Temperatures are expected to reach over 100 degrees for Artscape weekend.
Here's how you can stay cool despite soaring temps at the big event:
- Cooling buses: There will be two MTA cooling buses for people to step inside and chill out, on Oliver Street near the Brass Tap and on Lafayette Avenue near Royal Blue.
- Hydration stations: There will be six hydration stations (sponsored by smartwater) - on Preston near Cathedral; West Mt. Royal near Maryland Ave.; West Mt. Royal near Dolphin Street; W. Lafayette near Morton St.; Mt. Royal and Morton St.; Charles Street at Penn Station;
- Cold drinks: You can buy beverages and frosty treats from 40 food vendors around Artscape. (Here's a map.)
- Sunscreen tower: It won't keep you cool per se, but sunscreen is a must when you're out and about during the day. MedStar is providing a "sunscreen tower" where you can get some sunscreen if you forget it or need to reapply. john and francis law center UB - BOPA headquarters
You can find all Artscape-related information here.
The Maryland Department of Health Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has reported three heat-related deaths in Baltimore so far for the 2024 Code Red Extreme Heat Season.
Here's also a list of cooling centers around the city:
- My Sisters Place Women’s Center (women and children only)
17 W. Franklin St. | Thur., Fri., and Sat.., 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Weinberg Housing & Resource Center (WHRC) 620 Fallsway | Thur., Fri, and Sat., 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Manna House | 435 E. 25th St. | Thur. and Fri., 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Franciscan Center | 101 W. 23rd St. | Thur. and Fri., 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Beans & Bread | 400 S. Bond St. | Thur. and Fri., 9:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
The following sites will serves as cooling centers August 1-2 from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.:
- Waxter Center for Senior Citizens | 1000 Cathedral St. (410) 396-1324
- Oliver Senior Center | 1700 N Gay St. (410) 396-3861
- Zeta Center for Healthy & Active Aging | 4501 Reisterstown Rd. (410) 396-3535
- Hatton Senior Center | 2825 Fait Ave. (410) 396-9025
- Sandtown-Winchester Senior Center | 1601 Baker St. (410) 396-7725
- Harford Senior Center | 4920 Harford Rd. (410) 426-4009
These cooling centers will open August 1-2 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.:
- Cherry Hill Homes | 2700 Spelman Road
- Brooklyn Homes | 4140 10th Street
For more information,click here.
