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Where to find DC-area cooling centers

As extreme heat grips the region, here is where to find cooling centers in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

DC

Maryland

  • Howard County says residents needing to cool down can visit a ,Ìý or a  during normal hours.
  • Montgomery County does not have a map of specific cooling centers, but does offer its county libraries, rec centers, senior centers and regional services centers .

Virginia

  •  recommends visiting Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌý.
  •  residents to head to a library, community center,Ìý or shopping mall to stay cool.
  • Loudoun County facilities normally open to the public  during operating hours.

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