The Baltimore City Health Department issued a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Thursday, as temperatures are expected to exceed 100 degrees with a heat index of about 105.
In response to the alert, the city said it will activate cooling centers throughout the area, offering air conditioning, cold water, and in some cases, Wi-Fi to Baltimoreans looking for an escape from the heat.
“Whether it’s checking in on neighbors, staying indoors during the hottest part of the day, or using our cooling centers, we all play a part in helping everyone remain as safe as possible,” Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said Wednesday.
Alongside the alert, the city health department also urged residents to drink plenty of water and cautioned against going outside between the hours of 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
In its most recent report on heat-related illness released Wednesday, the Maryland Department of Health reported that 12 people have died across the state so far this season due to heat-related illnesses, including two in Baltimore City.
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