Emergency Heat Alert Free Water for RideOn Bus Passengers and Cooling Centers

As heat rises, Montgomery County Transit is now offering free water to RideOn Bus passengers as a part of the County Cooling Center Plan.

Tuesday, July 21, now holds an emergency alert heat index that is expected to reach 105 Degrees or higher. With the rising heat, the buses will support the county cooling centers.

Starting yesterday, free bottles of water were available for passengers. This additional service will continue until weather conditions improve.

Across the County, various locations will be open as cooling centers for those looking for options.

Do you need to travel by bus during this heat wave?

Beginning yesterday, all @RideOnMCT buses have free bottles of water available for passengers until weather conditions improve.

Buses are also staged and ready to support @MontgomeryCoMD cooling centers as needed. https://t.co/9weOuuWFFi

— MCDOT (@MCDOTNow) July 20, 2020

The Montgomery County Cooling Center Plan started Sunday, July 19, and will continue possibly through Wednesday, July 21. More information provided by the County is down below.

The County will provide cooling centers at the following locations:

Sunday and Wednesday; from noon to 6 p.m.:

• Former Silver Spring Library Redevelopment, 8901 Colesville Road, Silver Spring
• Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center, 14625 Bauer Dr, Rockville,
• East County Community Recreation Center, 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring
• Montgomery County Animal Services (Community Room), 7315 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood

Monday; 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: 

• Former Silver Spring Library Redevelopment, 8901 Colesville Road, Silver Spring
• Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center, 14625 Bauer Dr, Rockville,
• East County Community Recreation Center, 3310 Gateshead Manor Way, Silver Spring
• Montgomery County Animal Services (Conference Room), 7315 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood
• White Oak Community Recreation Center, 1700 April Lane, Silver Spring
• Good Hope Recreation Center, 14715 Good Hope Road, Silver Spring
• Executive Office Building cafeteria, 101 Monroe Street, Rockville
• Holiday Park Senior Center, 3950 Ferrara Drive, Silver Spring
• Bethesda Chevy Chase High School, 4301 E W Hwy, Bethesda
• 3301 Weller Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906 [updated]
• Silver Spring Civic Building, 1 Veterans Plaza, Silver Spring
• Sidney Kramer Upcounty Regional Services Center, 12900 Middlebrook Road Germantown

Tuesday; from noon to 6 p.m.:

• Former Silver Spring Library Redevelopment, 8901 Colesville Road, Silver Spring
• Bauer Drive Community Recreation Center, 14625 Bauer Dr, Rockville,
• Good Hope Recreation Center, 14715 Good Hope Road, Silver Spring
• Montgomery County Animal Services (Community Room), 7315 Muncaster Mill Road, Derwood

Masks are required at all times in the cooling centers and will be available, if needed. Do not visit a cooling center if you have a cough, fever, or any other symptoms of illness.

At any time during the heat emergency, anyone seeking shelter may use any Ride On Bus to cool down during service hours. The buses are available for free. More information is available on the bus schedule on the DOT website.

Report heat-related safety concerns for people or pets: 301-279-8000.

For more information on cooling centers, please visit this (link).