Politics & Government
Prince George's Opens Warming Centers in Advance of Frigid Weekend Weather
The National Weather Service forecasts below-freezing temperatures and wind chills in Prince George's this weekend.
Original story, 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3: With temperatures and wind chills expected to dip below freezing Friday and Saturday, Prince George's County has designated six warming centers to aid residents without heat.
Temperatures are expected to drop to a chilly -1 Friday night, according to the National Weather Service. On Saturday, the high will be a freezing 32 degrees, with a wind chill of -2. Freezing rain is likely Saturday night and into Sunday.
The county's Office of Emergency Management reminds residents to check on elderly or ill neighbors as temperatures plummet this weekend. They also offer these tips for staying warm:
- Clothes should be loose fitting.
- Wear a hat, scarf and mittens (better than gloves).
- Winterize vehicles.
- Keep sand in cars to improve traction.
For more tips during freezing temperatures, visit the Cold Weather Tip Center.
Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex
7007 Bock Rd., Fort Washington
301-749-4160, TTY 301-203-6030, fax 301-749-4161
Hours of Operation
Mondays-Thursdays: 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fridays: 6 a.m.-7 p.m.; Xtreme Teens only: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Saturdays: 8 a.m.-7 p.m.; Xtreme Teens only: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Sundays: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
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Suitland Community Park School Center
5600 Regency Ln., Forestville
301-736-3518; TTY 301-203-6030
Hours of Operation
Mondays-Thursdays: 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fridays: 6 a.m.-10 p.m.; Xtreme Teens only: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Xtreme Teens only: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Sundays: Noon-4 p.m.
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Bowie Community Center
3209 Stonybrook Dr., Bowie
301-464-1737
Hours of Operation
Mondays, Wednesdays: 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Tuesdays, Thursdays: 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fridays: 7 a.m.- 7 p.m.; Xtreme Teens only: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Saturdays: 7 a.m.-5 p.m.; Xtreme Teens only: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Sundays: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Seat Pleasant Activity Center
5720 Addison Rd., Seat Pleasant
301-773-6685; TTY 301-218-6768
Hours of Operation
Mondays-Thursdays: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Xtreme Teens only: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Xtreme Teens only: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Sundays: Noon-5 p.m.
Kentland Community Center Park
2411 Pinebrook Ave. Landover
301-386-2278; TTY 301-445-4512
Hours of Operation
Mondays-Thursdays: Noon-8:30 p.m.
Fridays: Noon-7 p.m.; Xtreme Teens only: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; Xtreme Teens only: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Sundays: Noon-4 p.m.
Deerfield Run Community Center
13000 Laurel-Bowie Rd., Laurel
301-953-7882; TTY 301-445-4512
Hours of Operation
Mondays-Thursdays: 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fridays: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Xtreme Teens only: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Xtreme Teens only: 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
Sundays: Closed
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