Posted on 08/05/24
Baltimore, MD – Aug. 5, 2024 - An extension to the current Code Red Extreme Heat alert is in effect through Tuesday, August 6, following the alarming number of residents without power due to recent severe weather conditions.
With temperatures expected to continue to soar, the Interim Health Commissioner, Deputy Chief Administrator Officer Simone Johnson has declared the extension to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents during this time. The prolonged heat, combined with power outages, has significantly hindered residents’ ability to stay cool and safe in their homes.
The Maryland Department of Health Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has reported three heat-related deaths in Baltimore City so far for the 2024 Code Red Extreme Heat Season.