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Excessive Heat Watch Issued For Most Of DMV Region With Temperatures Approaching 100 Degrees Excessive Heat Watch Issued For Most Of DMV Region With Temperatures Approaching 100 Degrees
Excessive Heat Watch Issued For Most Of DMV Region With Temperatures Approaching 100 Degrees Forecasters are cautioning that oppressive heat may be headed to the DMV region with temperatures possibly approaching 100 degrees in the area. The National Weather Service announced that an Excessive Heat Watch has been issued for Saturday, June 20 with possible heat index values touching 105 to 110 degrees in certain parts of DC, Maryland, and Virginia. National Weather Service It will be in effect from noon through 8 p.m. on Saturday, June 22. Residents have been advised to:  Stay in air conditioning and out of the sun, if possible; Check on friends, family, neighbors, and…

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Dangerous Carbon Monoxide Levels At Maryland Assisted Living Facility Hospitalizes Two Dangerous Carbon Monoxide Levels At Maryland Assisted Living Facility Hospitalizes Two
Dangerous Carbon Monoxide Levels At Maryland Assisted Living Facility Hospitalizes Two More than a dozen people were evaluated by paramedics and two were hospitalized after a carbon monoxide leak was reported at a Prince George's County nursing and rehab facility on Monday morning. Shortly after 9:30 a.m. on April 15, crews from the Prince George's County Fire and EMS Department were called to the Sterling Care Hillhaven facility in the 3200 block of Powder Mill Road in Beltsville. Ambulance 1B is on scene of this CO incident at 3210 Power Mill Rd in Beltsville. Engine 1B is transferred to Station 41 in Beltsville as area units operate on this incident. #hv1fd https://t.co…

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Health Commissioner Says No Conclusive Link To Water After Two Report Sickness Health Commissioner Says No Conclusive Link To Water After Two Report Sickness
Health Commissioner Says No Conclusive Link To Water After Two Report Sickness The Baltimore City Health Department has issued a statement concerning two individuals who were reported sick after an E.coli contamination was found in some of the City water supply, officials say. An East Baltimore resident was hospitalized for reported gastrointestinal issues amid the water contamination crisis, with Baltimore City Health Department officials saying there is "no conclusive link to water". Update from @TheOfficialDocD on 2 GI cases:A self reported case of a minor with GI issues self resolved on 9/2. No conclusive link to waterAn East Baltimore resident hospitalized (p…

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