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Aug 11, 2009 8:12 am US/Eastern

The Heat Is On! Baltimore Bakes In Hot Temps

Reporting
Kai Jackson
BALTIMORE (WJZ/AP) ― The summer heat is sticking around for another day.  There are no advisories in effect right now, but it's going to be another hot one.

Kai Jackson reports the heat isn't just uncomfortable--it's also dangerous.

Landscaping crews working in the Idlewild neighborhood of Baltimore are wearing loose clothing and seeking shade.

It's not too hot, says one man from Guatemala, but it's downright sweaty for some of his co-workers.

The weather was also tough on firefighters in Southwest Baltimore.

"After the fire was actually knocked out, we had an ambulance here doing a rehab, they call it. Basically they take your blood pressure, make sure you're fine.  If you're not feeling fine and you need hydration, you go get water," said Joe Lipka, Baltimore City Fire Department. 

Staying hydrated and cool is a necessity.

"If your temperature is high, you're feeling weak, anxious, your muscles cramp up and you have a headache, sit back and drink fluids.  If you're not feeling any better, come see us," said nurse practitioner Bill Gough at St. Joseph Medical Center.

At Mercy High School, athletes at a soccer camp took frequent water breaks.

"We're out here for an hour, we'll go out to the gym for the second hour, and we come out the last hour to finish up," said Albert Oni, soccer coach.  "That way they are not overloaded with too much sun." 

As a precaution, summer classes at 20 Baltimore City schools were dismissed just before noon Monday.

"They let us out early 'cause they really don't have air conditioning," said Jerad Naquin.

"I think it was like 98," said Amy Linsey.  "It was really hot.

And city officials issue a warning for all residents.

"Try not to be out in the heat, especially if you have health issues," said Mayor Sheila Dixon.  "We want people to check on their neighbors, especially seniors and older individuals."

The Baltimore City Housing Department will operate six centers around the city.

These centers will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday:

Northern Community Action Center -- 5225 York Road

Southern Community Action Center -- 606 Cherry Hill Road (inside the shopping center 2nd floor)

Northwest Community Action Center -- 3314 Ayrdale Avenue

Western Community Action Center -- 1133 Pennsylvania Avenue

Southeastern Community Action Center -- 3411 Bank Street

Eastern Community Action Center - 1400 E. Federal Street

The Commission on Aging and Retirement Education will operate five additional cooling centers. These centers will open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays only:

Waxter Center -- 1000 Cathedral Street

Oliver Center -- 1700 Gay Street

Sandtown-Winchester Center -- 1601 Baker Street

Hatton Center -- 2825 Fait Avenue

John Booth -- 229 1/2 S. Eaton Street

In addition, residents can go to Recreation and Parks Centers throughout the city for relief from the heat.

The city is distributing special MTA bus passes good for one free trip on Code Red Heat Alert days.

Individuals can obtain a pass at emergency departments, social service agencies, churches, cooling centers, and other venues. In addition, city residents concerned about their neighbors can request passes to distribute from their local fire station. Medic units will also distribute passes as they travel around the city.

City residents who want information on the cooling centers and free bus passes can call 311, the city service line. Any city resident experiencing the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke should call 911.

(© 2010 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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