BALTIMORE, MD (July 5, 2012) – Because of predicted high temperatures, the ongoing storm recovery effort and the potential danger to health, Commissioner of Health Dr. Oxiris Barbot is extending the current Code Red Heat Alert through Sunday, July 8. Baltimore City will open 21 emergency cooling centers. Each center will have cool air Read the Rest…
REISTERSTOWN, MD (July 6, 2012) – State and local agencies are working together to help those without air conditioning or transportation to be able to visit cooling centers around Maryland as the heat wave continues. Approximately 95 cooling centers have been opened by local governments, non profits and faith-based groups around the state. But some Read the Rest…
July 6, 2012 Daily Heat-related Illness Surveillance Report Report Friday, July 6th, 2012, Reporting for July 5th, 2012 -This information is designed to give a snapshot of the daily effect of extreme heat events. More detailed statewide information will be made available during the regular weekly report. The following report is divided by region1. Read Read the Rest…
Public Service Announcement SOMERSET COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND THE SOMERSET COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ARE ANNOUNCING LOCATIONS IN THE COUNTY WHICH ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR THE PUBLIC TO USE AS COOLING CENTERS. A COOLING CENTER IS NOT AN EMERGENCY SHELTER, BUT PROVIDES A COOL ENVIRONMENT DURING EXCESSIVE HEAT. YOU MUST BRING YOUR MEDICATION AND NO MEDICAL CARE Read the Rest…
Baltimore City, Maryland — July 5 2012 -As the current weather emergency stretches into its second week, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) is releasing a heat advisory covering Friday, July 6 in the Capital, Central, Southern and Western regions of Maryland, Saturday, July 7 for all of Maryland and Sunday, July Read the Rest…
It is important for seniors to remember that they are at particular risk for hyperthermia, a heat-related illness brought on by long periods of exposure to intense heat and humidity, which causes an increase in a person’s core body temperature (98.6°)(37°C). The two most common forms of hyperthermia are heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Heat Exhaustion is a Read the Rest…
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Baltimore, MD (July 3, 2007) – Summer weather and outdoor activities generally go hand-in-hand. However, it is important for older adults to recognize, prepare for, and take action to avoid severe health problems and conditions often associated with summer weather. Hyperthermia – A Hot Weather Hazard for Older People It is important for seniors to Read the Rest…
BALTIMORE, MD (July 4, 2012) – As the extreme heat continues in the region, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) is releasing a heat advisory for today, July 4th in the Capital, Central and Southern regions of Maryland, and for all of Maryland on Thursday, July 5th. Jurisdictions in these regions may also activate heat response plans. Read the Rest…
REISTERSTOWN, MD (July 4, 2012) – As power companies continue to restore power around the state, Maryland officials are strongly urging residents to take these safety precautions with temperatures in the upper 90s and heat indices above 100 degrees expected for the next few days. Although anyone at any time can suffer from heat-related illness, Read the Rest…