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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGING ISSUES SUMMER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SENIOR CITIZENS
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…
State Issues Heat Advisory for July 4th and 5th
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…
MEMA OFFERS TIPS FOR STAYING SAFE IN HEAT AS POWER RESTORATION EFFORTS COTINUE
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…
Charles County: Water and Ice Distribution
The Charles County Department of Emergency Services has arranged for water and ice distribution for Charles County residents today, July 3 at the following locations: #7 Jay Gould Court, Unit 1 (located off of Industrial Park Drive in Waldorf). 9 a.m. -2 p.m. two 40-lb. bags of ice Nanjemoy Community Center (4375 Port Tobacco Road Read the Rest…
Heat-related Deaths to be Posted on DHMH Website
Reports on emergency department visits and heat-related fatalities will be available each day at 4 p.m. this week BALTIMORE, MD (July 3, 2012) – The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) will be posting daily Heat Reports to its Extreme Heat website during the current weather emergency. DHMH monitors emergency department visits and other data to Read the Rest…
Heat Wave Claims First Victims of the Year
***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…
Insurance Commissioner Temporarily Lifts Time Restrictions on Prescription Refills: Residents Reminded to Review Insurance Policies
In light of Gov. Martin O’Malley’s emergency declaration following strong wind storms, Insurance Commissioner Therese M. Goldsmith today temporarily lifted insurance restrictions on when Marylanders’ prescription medications can be refilled. Friday’s storm knocked out power to more than 1 million people at its peak and caused damage throughout the state. As of Sunday morning, more Read the Rest…
Harford County Will Open Cooling Centers at Public Libraries on Monday
High temperatures and power outages trigger need for cooling centers (Bel Air, MD) – – With high temperatures and heat index expected to continue into the early part of this week, Harford County Government, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library and the Harford County Health Department are opening cooling centers on Monday, July Read the Rest…
Prince George’s County Shelter, Pet, Cooling and Oxygen Info
The Prince George’s County Animal Shelter is now without power, and residents who have pets that need shelter should call (301) 780-7200 . These are the three 24-Hour Cooling Centers : North Kentland Community Center 2411 Pinebrook Avenue Landover, MD Central Prince George’s Plaza Community Center 6600 Adelphi Road Hyattsville, MD South Accokeek Academy 14400 Read the Rest…