Posts Tagged ‘Heatwave’
Staying Safe During Extreme Heat & Cooling Centers
COOLING CENTERS: STAYING SAFE IN EXTREME HEAT: The Division of Public Health (DPH) is asking Delaware residents to prepare for extreme heat this week and prevent heat-related illness as temperatures rise. On hot days and warm nights, our bodies have less chance to recover, placing everyone at risk for heat-related illness. When temperatures and humidity…
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Heat Advisory In Effect Till 8pm Saturday – Stay Safe
A heat advisory is in effect for inland areas of Delaware and the Upper Shore of Maryland through 8pm Saturday night and the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland from 11am to 8pm Saturday. Accuweather is expecting heat indexes Saturday to range from 105 to 107. Not only is it very hot ā but also very…
Read MoreGov Moore Signs State of Preparedness Declaration in Advance of Heatwave
Last week, Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed a State of Preparedness declaration ahead of the heatwave that’s now gripping Delmarva. This declaration directs the Maryland Department of Emergency Management to coordinate the comprehensive preparation of State government ahead of potential impacts because of the extreme heat and humidity. According to the National Weather Service, record…
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