Heat Emergency Awareness
Heat Emergency Awareness: Hot Weather Tips and Heat-related Illnesses
Marylanders should be aware of the dangers posed by extreme heat. Anyone can be a victim of a heat-related illness, such as people working or exercising on hot days. Those most at risk are children under age 5, people over age 65, people with chronic illnesses and disabilities, and people taking certain medications.
The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene offers hot weather tips Marylanders should follow, as well as information on recognizing and treating heat-related illnesses.
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