Baltimore County, MD – Residents across Baltimore County are being urged to prepare for freezing overnight conditions as emergency weather shelters activate tonight, offering safe, heated spaces for those needing protection from the cold. The alert remains in effect from Sunday, November 17, through the morning of Monday, November 18, with shelters open 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. the following day.
According to the Baltimore County Police Department and the Department of Social Services, the freeze-weather response includes multiple shelter locations across the county. Intake hours run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and officials emphasize that no referral is required for anyone seeking entry.
The county notes that the program’s primary location has recently shifted from the O.W.E. Center to two new sites: the Eastern Family Resource Center in Rosedale and the Woodlawn Public Library. Additional shelters include the Hannah More Family Shelter in Reisterstown and the Westside Men’s Shelter in Catonsville. Each location specifies a designated entrance for after-hours access.
County officials urge individuals and families without adequate heating, as well as those who observe vulnerable community members outdoors, to utilize or share shelter information. For questions during regular business hours, residents may call 410-887-TIME (8463), Option 1, or reach the after-hours hotline at 410-583-9398.
The cold-weather activation follows a drop in temperatures expected to reach the freezing mark Sunday night, prompting increased concern for unsheltered individuals. Officials say the freeze shelter system is designed to prevent hypothermia-related emergencies and provide immediate overnight protection.
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