01/24/2026
It's cold out there folks...
Here's some info from SMNewsNet.com on Warming Centers and places of refuge if you need it:
County community centers and library locations throughout the county are available during regular operating hours for people who need a warm, dry place to take temporary refuge from the cold. Residents who need transportation to a warming center outside of regular public transportation operating hours should call the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency line at 410-535-2800 to request transportation assistance.
For medical emergencies, including signs of hypothermia, call 911.
Calvert Library (Main Branch)
850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick
410-535-0291
Harriet E. Brown Community Center
901 Dares Beach Road, Prince Frederick
410-535-7080
Northeast Community Center
4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave., Chesapeake Beach
410-257-2554
Mt. Hope Community Center
104 Pushaw Station Road, Sunderland
410-257-6770
Edward T. Hall Aquatic Center
130 Auto Dr., Prince Frederick
410-414-8350
Fairview Library
8120 Southern Maryland Blvd., Owings
410-257-2101
Southern Community Center
20 Appeal Lane, Lusby
410-586-1101
Southern Library
13920 H G Trueman Road, Lusby
410-326-5289
Twin Beaches Library
3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach
410-257-2411
The following locations are available 24/7:
Maryland State Police Barrack “U” Lobby
210 Main St., Prince Frederick
410-535-1400
Calvert County Detention Center Lobby
325 Stafford Road, Prince Frederick
410-535-4300
Citizens are encouraged to reduce their risk of cold-related medical emergencies by limiting exposure to extreme cold as much as possible and wearing multiple layers of warm clothing. Symptoms of hypothermia include uncontrollable shivering, memory loss, disorientation, slurred speech, drowsiness and apparent exhaustion. If symptoms are detected, get the victim to a warm location and remove wet clothing. Focus on warming the center of the body first and give warm, non-alcoholic beverages if the victim is conscious. Get medical help immediately.
