First heat-related death of the year brings reminder of safety measures from health officials

By: Danielle J. Brown

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: May 29, 2026

Words: 520

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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State health officials are urging Marylanders to take personal safety measures and check on vulnerable neighbors as temperatures start to rise this summer, following the death of an elderly man in Calvert County due to heat-related illness.

“Our condolences go out to the individual’s family and loved ones,” Maryland Health Secretary Dr. Meena Seshamani said in a written statement Thursday.

“As we anticipate more hot days coming our way, we want to remind Marylanders of …

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