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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">June<span style="COLOR: #1f497d"> </span>30, 2012<o:p></o:p></font></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">For Information Contact: <o:p></o:p></font></font></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Barry L. Hudson<o:p></o:p></font></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; TEXT-ALIGN: center" align="center"><b><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Prince George’s County Opens Three 24-Hour<span style="COLOR: #1f497d"> </span>Cooling Centers<span style="COLOR: #1f497d"> </span><o:p></o:p></font></font></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><b>Hyattsville, MD – </b>The Prince George’s County Office of Emergency Management has opened three 24-hour cooling centers in the County that residents can use to find refuge from the heat. The centers are located in the north, central and south sections of the County. <o:p></o:p></font></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">The County Animal Shelter is now without power. Residents who have pets that need shelter should call (301) 780-7200.<o:p></o:p></font></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">24-Hour Cooling Centers <o:p></o:p></font></font></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><u><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt"><font face="Times New Roman">North<o:p></o:p></font></span></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Kentland Community Center<o:p></o:p></font></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">2411 Pinebrook Avenue<o:p></o:p></font></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Landover, MD<o:p></o:p></font></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><u><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Central<o:p></o:p></font></font></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Prince George's Plaza Community Center<o:p></o:p></font></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">6600 Adelphi Road<o:p></o:p></font></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Hyattsville, MD<o:p></o:p></font></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><b><u><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">South<o:p></o:p></font></font></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Accokeek Academy<o:p></o:p></font></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 12pt"><font size="3"><span class="footer1"><span style="COLOR: windowtext">14400 Berry Road</span></span><br><span class="footer1"><span style="COLOR: windowtext">Accokeek, MD </span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 11pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Calibri','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><span lang="EN" style="mso-ansi-language: EN">Cooling centers are temporary air conditioned public spaces set-up for residents to prevent the health effects of a heat wave. They are usually located at several sites throughout a jurisdiction and are not designed for lodging. </span>Residents who require overnight accommodations are encouraged to go to the shelter at Northwestern High School, 7000 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD. In addition, residents who are in need of recharging their medical oxygen devices should go to one of the cooling centers, fire stations or the Northwestern High School shelter to charge their equipment. <o:p></o:p></font></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">The Prince George’s County Fire Department reminds citizens to use battery operated lights and flash lights in lieu of candles. A couple of post-storm fires that occurred were the result of residents using candles for light. In order to conserve cool air, residents are encouraged to use discretion in opening windows in order to keep cooler air inside as well as minimizing the time refrigerators and freezers are opened. <o:p></o:p></font></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">The Prince George’s County Department of Family Services has been regularly communicating with all senior citizen, assisted living centers, and nursing homes in the County. Residents are encouraged to check on the elderly, neighbors, family members and those who may have special needs. <o:p></o:p></font></font></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Residents and media are encouraged to follow <span style="COLOR: #1f497d"><a href="http://twitter.com/countyexecbaker">@CountyExecBaker</a></span> on Twitter or <span style="COLOR: #1f497d"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CountyExecutiveRushernBaker">“County Executive Rushern Baker”</a></span> on Facebook for information and updates.<span style="COLOR: #1f497d"> </span>The phone number to the Emergency Operation Center is <b>301-583-1950.</b><o:p></o:p></font></font></p>
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