Home > News Releases > 2010 > June > Rockville Opens Cooling Centers

News Release

MEDIA CONTACT:
Marylou Berg, Communication Manager, 240-314-8105
    

Rockville Opens Cooling Centers
 
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 24, 2010 - The City of Rockville has opened four cooling centers for residents suffering from today's high  temperatures.

The centers are located at the following City facilities.

• Lincoln Park Community Center, 357 Frederick Avenue
• Rockville Senior Center, 1150 Carnation Drive
• Thomas Farm Community Center, 700 Fallsgrove Drive
• Twinbrook Community Recreation Center, 12920 Twinbrook Parkway

Residents using the cooling centers may stay in designated public areas for free. Residents who want to use the amenities (i.e. fitness rooms, computer labs or drop-in programs) may do so after paying a daily admission fee.
 
An adult must accompany children using the cooling centers.
 
The City of Rockville will open cooling centers at the above locations on days when the temperature is 96 degrees or more or  when a code red air quality alert is issued for the county.
 
For more information contact the City of Rockville at 240-314-5000.

###