‘Dangerous’ winter weather broke state records for cold-related deaths, ER visits

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: April 23, 2026

Words: 585

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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A “dangerous” winter season with prolonged drops in temperatures led to a record-breaking number of both cold-related fatalities and emergency room visits this year, according to reports from the Maryland Department of Health.

The numbers serve as a grim reminder to Marylanders to take cold weather seriously and look out for neighbors who may be more vulnerable, state health officials said.

“We saw temperatures that we don’t usually see. That kind of cold can be …

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