From the Harford County Health Department: As the first wave of extremely cold weather sweeps across Maryland, the Harford County Health Department urges precautions and provides recommendations for health and safety. It was almost exactly a year ago to the day that the Maryland Department of Health & Mental Hygiene and the Office of the […]
Harford County Opens “Warming Centers” for Relief from Subfreezing Temperatures
From Harford County government: Harford County officials are opening five “warming centers” for citizens who need relief from the subfreezing temperatures gripping our area. The Harford County Department of Emergency Services, under the administration of County Executive Barry Glassman, and the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Service are making the following volunteer fire company […]
Harford County Health Department Offers Precautions During Cold Weather and Winter Storms
From the Harford County Health Department: Despite previously warmer temperatures this winter, the first Maryland deaths related to hypothermia this season already were reported earlier this winter by Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME). However, with frigid temperatures and winter storm warnings, the Harford County […]
Warming Centers Available in Harford County
From Harford County government: The following locations are open as warming centers today, February 20, 2015 Havre De Grace Recreation Center 351 Lewis Lane Havre de Grace, MD 21078 Open until 5:00pm Edgewood Senior Activities Center 1000 Gateway Rd Edgewood, MD 21040 Open until 3:30pm Fallston Senior Activities Center 1707 Mountain Road Fallston, Maryland 21047 […]
On Reports of First Cold-Weather Deaths in Maryland, Health Department Offers Tips for Keeping Warm
From the Harford County Health Department: Bel Air, MD – December 18, 2014 – The first Maryland deaths related to hypothermia this season have been reported, according to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) and the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME). Among the five cases, none have, as yet, occurred in […]
Harford County Public Library Open as “Warming Centers” for the Remainder of the Week
From Harford County government: Harford County Public Library is once again partnering with Harford County Government to serve as “Warming Centers” during the current arctic weather event. Harford County Public Library will be available for those seeking some relief from the bitter cold weather for the remainder of the week. Libraries are not “shelters” and […]
Harford County HazMat Vehicle Used as Rehab Unit for Firefighters During Frigid Weather Conditions
From Harford County government: Russell J. Strickland, Director of the Department of Emergency Services (DES) has announced that Haz Mat 5, a specialized hazardous materials response vehicle, is available to assist the county’s firefighters as a “Rehab Unit” during extremely cold weather conditions. The vehicle known as Haz-Mat 5 is a 2005 Pierce Enforcer. The […]
Harford County Libraries Available as “Warming Centers” Amid Sub-Zero Cold Tuesday
From Harford County Government: (Forest Hill, MD) – – With high temperatures in the single digits and a wind chill below zero for much of Tuesday, the Harford County Department of Emergency Services, in cooperation with Harford County Public Library will use libraries as “Warming Centers”. Libraries are not shelters and are only available for […]
