Maryland Department of Health provides tips to help residents avoid heat-related illnesses
BALTIMORE, MD—With the start of summer on June 20, the Maryland Department of Health is reminding residents to follow safety tips and take precautions to avoid illnesses due to extreme heat. There are currently no heat-related deaths reported in the state. During the 2019 extreme heat season, Maryland had 21 heat-related deaths. “As temperatures rise, Marylanders are at a greater […]