Talbot County, Maryland

01/20/2026

Category: Emergency Services

Due to anticipated low temperatures and dangerously cold conditions, Talbot County Government has activated warming centers throughout the county to provide residents with a safe place to get warm during regular business hours.

Residents who are vulnerable to extreme cold and who do not have adequate shelter are encouraged to utilize warming centers during the hours listed below at the following locations:

Talbot County Warming Centers

• Talbot County Free Library – Easton Branch, 100 W. Dover Street, Easton, MD 21601 (Monday and Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday  9 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
• Brookletts Place Senior Center, 400 Brookletts Avenue, Easton, MD 21601 (Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
• Grace Street, 8262 Ocean Gateway Easton, MD 21601 (Everyday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.)
• Oxford Community Center, 200 Oxford Road, Oxford, MD 21654 (Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
• St. Michaels Community Center, 103 Railroad Avenue, St. Michaels, MD 21663 (Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
• Perkins Family YMCA, 300 Seymour Avenue, St. Michaels, MD 21663 (Monday–Thursday: 5:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday: 5:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Sunday: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)

For urgent after-hours needs for a temporary warm place, please call 410-822-0095.

Cold Weather Safety Tips

Talbot County Emergency Services encourages residents to take the following precautions during periods of extreme cold:

• Minimize time outdoors, particularly for older adults, young children, and individuals with medical conditions. Check on neighbors, friends, and family members who may be more vulnerable.
• Pets are also sensitive to extreme cold; ensure pets have warm shelter and limit their time outdoors.
• Dress in several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing rather than a single heavy layer. Wear hats, gloves, and warm footwear.
• Be aware of frostbite. If skin becomes numb, waxy, white, or gray, warm the area gently and seek medical attention.
• Watch for signs of hypothermia, including shivering, confusion, slurred speech, memory loss, and extreme fatigue. Seek medical assistance immediately if symptoms appear.
• Use caution when heating your home. Follow manufacturer instructions for space heaters, fireplaces, and woodstoves.
• Be aware of carbon monoxide risks when using fuel-burning appliances. Ensure carbon monoxide detectors are functioning properly.
• Residents are encouraged to stay informed of weather updates and check on local resources as cold conditions persist.

Learn more about Winter Weather tips at www.talbotdes.org, and sign up for emergency alerts at www.talbotalerts.com.

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