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Temperatures to Top 100 Degrees, Air Quality Alert in Effect for Elkridge
Public service officials offer help, tips for Howard County citizens looking to beat the heat.
Temperatures in Elkridge could reach as high as 102 degrees this week, according to the National Weather Service.
Before hitting the road in your vehicle, make sure it’s prepared. This slideshow from WBAL goes through different parts of the car that AAA recommends you double-check. Quick tips: Keep tires inflated and vehicle fluids replenished.
Maryland State Police officers are “on high alert” patrolling roads to help stranded motorists, according to a statement issued Thursday.
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Police recommend keeping water and cell phone handy when traveling by car. If your vehicle breaks down, call 9-1-1 for help. AAA members can dial 1-800-AAA-HELP (1-800-222-4357) for roadside assistance.
In addition to a heat advisory, there’s an air quality alert in effect Thursday, issued by Maryland Department of the Environment. People with asthma or heart/lung conditions as well as children and older adults should avoid strenuous activity or exercise outside today, according to officials.
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Howard County Health Officer Peter Beilenson, M.D., advised the general population to avoid the heat during the midday hours and drink plenty of fluids. “Be aware of the warning signs of heat-related illness, such as light-headedness, mild nausea or confusion, sleepiness or profuse sweating,” the Howard County Health Department said in a press release Wednesday.
If you need a cool place to go, county officials recommend visiting the nearest (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) or (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.), both of which are air-conditioned. For heat-related assistance, contact Maryland Access Point at 410-313-5980.
