5 Heat-Related Emergencies in Harford County on Monday, Officials Say

HARFORD COUNTY, MD — First responders have been called to eight heat-related emergencies since Saturday afternoon in Harford County, according to Jenn Chenworth, spokeswoman for the Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association. Those involved were treated for conditions that were not believed to be life-threatening, she said. Seven people were taken to local hospitals, while one refused treatment.

Officials advise people to stay hydrated and out of the heat as much as possible to avoid heat-related emergencies. Those who must be outside should drink water before, during and after activity; wear loose-fitting, light clothing; and take frequent breaks.

Five of the heat-related emergency calls came on Monday, when temperatures soared in the high 90s—and above 105 degrees on the heat index. In fact, on Monday, temperatures at BWI hit 100 degrees for the first time since 2012; the record triple-digit temp was also reached there in 2010, the National Weather Service reported.

Monday's heat-related emergency incidents in Harford County occurred in the following locations, Chenworth said:

• 1700 block of Trimble Road in Edgewood
• 100 block of North Parke Street in Aberdeen
• 2000 block of Rock Glenn Boulevard in Havre de Grace
• 1300 block of Pulaski Highway in Edgewood
• 4600 block of Appliance Drive in Belcamp

Over the weekend, there were three additional heat-related incidents, including one on Saturday involving a child, Chenworth said. Other than that, all the calls involved adults who were affected by the heat.

Saturday's heat emergencies occurred in the 800 block of Long Drive in Aberdeen and the 400 block of Lewis Lane; Sunday's incident was in the 100 block of Breakwater Court in Joppa.

"One word....HYDRATE. Before work or activity, during and after." —Harford County Volunteer Fire and EMS Association spokespeople Rich Gardiner, Jenn Chenworth and Mike Laslo. Photo from Public Domain.