***REVISED: CASE UPDATE*** Precautions urged as temperatures expected to continue this week BALTIMORE, MD (July 2, 2012) – The recent heat wave has contributed to the first 2012 heat-related deaths in Maryland, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) has announced. One Montgomery County male adult (between the ages of 18-65), one Wicomico County male Read the Rest…
Officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are urging people in the path of Hurricane Irene to protect themselves from storm hazards. In addition to storm surges and high winds, hurricanes can cause tornadoes, flooding, and dangers from downed power lines and debris. CDC also recommends taking specific steps to protect yourself and your family Read the Rest…
REISTERSTOWN, Md. (August 26, 2011) — With Hurricane Irene promising to bring high winds and more rain to already saturated ground throughout Maryland, trees are certain to come down — and homeowners may think about using chain saws to break up the debris. Think again and think carefully. Chain saws can quickly cause severe injury or Read the Rest…