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CBS News
5 days ago
- Climate
- CBS News
Dangerous heat prompts Code Red Extreme Heat Alert in Baltimore, open cooling centers
Baltimore City has issued a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert with extreme heat expected across Maryland through Tuesday, July 29. The blast of heat could make the temperatures feel like they're at least 105 degrees. The Code Red Extreme Heat Alert will allow Baltimore City to enhance safety protocols to protect city employees, particularly frontline and outdoor employees, including sanitation crews, public works staff, emergency responders, and others working in high-exposure environments. "With dangerous heat in the forefront, our top priority is protecting the health and well-being of our residents," Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said. "Extreme heat can be life-threatening, especially for our older adults, children, pets, and our police officers, firefighters, EMTs, Sanitation workers, and all city employees who work tirelessly outdoors to keep our community clean and safe." The alert also allows Baltimore to open several cooling centers throughout the city. According to the Baltimore City Health Department, Code Red Extreme Heat Alerts are prompted when temperatures are considered to be dangerous. "As we head into what will be an extremely hot weekend, I am issuing a Code Red Extreme Heat alert to protect the health and safety of our community," said Interim Health Commissioner Mary Beth Haller. "I urge everyone to take precautions – stay hydrated, avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest parts of the day, and check in on neighbors and loved ones." The WJZ First Alert Team issued Alert Days for Friday through Sunday due to the risk of dangerous heat, particularly for those who are working outdoors. Friday will be one of the toughest days of the heatwave. High temperatures are forecast to reach the upper 90s to near 100 degrees, but topical levels of humidity will make the heat feel dangerously hot. It will easily feel hotter than 100 degrees. A few neighborhoods could feel as hot as 110 degrees on Friday afternoon. Saturday and Sunday will feature more brutal heat and humidity. Several cooling centers will be open throughout Baltimore. Friday, July 25 Saturday, July 26 Monday, July 28 Tuesday, July 29 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says these tips can help prevent heat-related illnesses:
NBC News
10-07-2025
- Health
- NBC News
Multiple people taken to the hospital after mass overdose event in Baltimore
Several people were taken to the hospital after an apparent mass overdose in Baltimore, the local firefighters union said on social media post. The Baltimore City Fire Department responded "to a mass casualty incident involving multiple individuals exhibiting overdose symptoms" in the Penn-North neighborhood iThursday morning, the International Association of Fire Fighters' Baltimore unit said. "This tragic event once again underscores the severity of the opioid crisis in Baltimore and the systemic strain it places on emergency services," the group said. The Baltimore City Health Department said on Facebook it also responded to the overdose event. The department was distributing Naloxone, a medication that can reverse overdoses, throughout the neighborhood. As many as 15 people were hospitalized, and five are in critical condition, Baltimore Fire Chief James Wallace told NBC News affiliate WBAL-TV. He said the number is expected to change as other overdoses from the area are identified. It was not immediately clear what the people overdosed on. Their conditions and identities were also not immediately clear. Officials are still in the area to look for others who might be experiencing a medical emergency and are treating the area as an active crime scene, Deputy Baltimore Police Commissioner Kevin Jones said, according to WBAL.
CBS News
12-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Baltimore City Mayor's Office to host job fair for displaced federal employees
The Baltimore City Mayor's Office of Employment Development (MOED) is hosting a job fair to help displaced federal workers interested in changing careers find work. Both private and public sector employers are set to attend the event, including the Baltimore City Health Department, Baltimore City Department of Transportation, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore City Community College, LifeBridge Health, and more. The Federal to Future Career Transition Expo will take place on March 20 from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at New Psalmist Baptist Church. "MOED stands with Baltimore's workers during this challenging time. Through the Federal to Future Career Transition Expo and our ongoing workforce initiatives, we are committed to providing displaced federal employees with the support and connections they need to secure meaningful employment and continue contributing their skills to our city's economy," MacKenzie Garvin, MOED's director said. Federal workforce slash impacts Maryland Maryland leaders have made efforts to support federal employees as the Trump administration continues efforts to reduce the size of the federal workforce. Last week, Maryland joined 18 other states in filing a lawsuit against the administration over mass firings of federal employees. In the lawsuit, the attorneys general argued that federal agencies were required to follow "Reduction in Force" protocols, which include giving preference to military veterans and providing state governments with at least 60 days' notice before laying off 50 or more employees. Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said more than 800 terminated federal employees in Maryland have already applied for state unemployment benefits. In February, Gov. Wes Moore said there are an estimated 160,000 federal civilian jobs in Maryland, which represents about 6% of jobs in the state. Maryland has the highest amount of federal employees behind Washington D.C. Resources for federal workers Governor Moore launched a new website last month to share resources for federal employees in the state who are being impacted by federal workforce layoffs and federal funding changes. At a town hall at Howard Community College, Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said the county has begun expanding its workforce development resources. Ball also said the county is hosting a business resource expo for federal workers at the Kenneth S. Ulman Innovation Hub Building at 9:30 a.m. on March 26. The expo will provide guidance on starting a business, including how to secure funding, mentorship, and legal services. Attendees can also learn about the HoCo Higher Growth Accelerator Program, a seven-week program that helps people learn how to develop a business. Federal workers who need assistance in Baltimore City can visit a MOED career center or request virtual assistance. Individuals can also visit the MOED job board. The department's compilation of resources for federal employees is available here.
