Warming Relief

During the upcoming winter season, Anne Arundel County will make several County facilities available to community members for temporary relief in response to any prolonged cold temperatures.

All centers are accessible, have heat, and have water and restroom facilities. Medical care is not available and anyone experiencing or observing a medical emergency should call 9-1-1. Pets are not allowed in any of these County facilities. Accommodations will be made for service animals. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Anyone who needs sheltering, special accommodations, or for public inquiries, contact the Crisis Warmline at (410) 768-5522.

Operating Days & Hours

  • Anne Arundel County Police Department District Station Lobbies and/or Community Rooms will be available 24/7 (for overnight sheltering, special medical accommodations, or specific inquiries please contact the Crisis Warmline at 410-768-5522)


Operating Days & Hours

  • All Senior Centers (Except Severn Location) Monday - Friday: 8:30AM - 4:00PM
  • Severn Senior Activity Center will be open 8 am to 8 pm Monday through Sunday.


Operating Days & Hours

  • The Crofton Library will be closed for renovations and unavailable for warming relief until December 30th.
  • All library branches will close at 8 pm Monday through Thursday.
  • Friday - Saturday: 10 AM - 5 PM
  • Sunday - *select locations: 1PM - 5PM