As extreme heat grips the region, here is where to find cooling centers in D.C., Maryland and Virginia.

DC

• D.C. cooling center map

Maryland

• Anne Arundel County cooling centers
• Charles County cooling centers
• Howard County says residents needing to cool down can visit a community center, 50+ Center or a library branch during normal hours.
• Montgomery County does not have a map of specific cooling centers, but does offer its county libraries, rec centers, senior centers and regional services centers as a place to cool off.
• Prince George’s County cooling center map

Virginia

• Alexandria City recommends visiting recreation centers and libraries.
• Arlington County advises residents to head to a library, community center, sprayground or shopping mall to stay cool.
• Fairfax County cooling center map
• Loudoun County facilities normally open to the public may serve as cooling centers during operating hours.
• Prince William County cooling centers