Maryland Department of Health Reports First Heat Related Death of 2026
- On Thursday, The Maryland Department of Health reported the state's first heat-related death of 2026, an adult male aged 70-80 in Calvert County.
- Health Department data shows 145 emergency room and urgent care visits for heat-related illnesses so far this year, alongside 150 calls to emergency services.
- Maryland Secretary of Health Dr. Meena Seshamani offered condolences to the family and urged residents to check on vulnerable older adults and those with chronic diseases.
- Residents seeking cooling centers can contact their local Health Department or call 211, providing their county location and zip code for information on locations and hours.
- Maryland recorded 36 heat-related deaths last year, and as temperatures are expected to rise in the coming weeks, officials caution residents to remain vigilant.
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First heat-related death of the year brings reminder of safety measures from health officials
As the summer heat begins, Maryland health officials are issuing warnings and urging people to take care after the first heat-related death of 2026. (File photo by Danielle J. Brown/Maryland Matters)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 cond…
Maryland reports first 2026 heat-related death
Maryland’s Department of Health has reported its first heat-related death of 2026. The victim was a man in his 70s or 80s from Calvert County. “Our condolences go out to the individual’s family and loved ones,” said Maryland Secretary of Health Dr. Meena Seshamani. “As we anticipate more hot days coming our way, we want to remind Marylanders of the steps they can take to guard against overheating, including visiting a local cooling center. Remem…
The Maryland Department of Health today confirmed the first heat-related death of 2026. The victim was a 70-80-year-old adult man who died in Calvert County, Southern Maryland.The Secretary of Health's call "We express our condolences to the individual's family and loved ones," said Dr. Meena Seshamani, Maryland's Secretary of Health, in a statement. "As we anticipate more hot days, we want to remind residents of the steps they can take to prote…
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