The recent report from wbaltv.com had reported an increasing number of incidents where a lot of residents became victims of heat-related incidents:
BALTIMORE —Maryland health officials have reported the first heat-related deaths of the summer season.
The Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene said a woman from Harford County and a man from Baltimore County died in the past week.
Both were over the age of 65 and had underlying health conditions. Officials have not yet released the victims’ names.
There were 17 confirmed heat-related deaths from May through September 2013 in Maryland, officials said. The state confirmed 46 such deaths in 2012 during that time period.
Extreme weather temperatures can take so many lives in one blow. Residents should take these prevalent heat-related deaths seriously and make the appropriate actions before any member of the family ends up in the same fate.
Residents must secure their children from the harmful extreme temperatures that can hit as high as 90 degrees (F) by ensuring that their home is well insulated and ventilated. It is a fact that prevention starts at home. Those who chose to invest on housing materials that have superior insulation properties are reaping the fruits of their wise decision. If you are about to construct/ remodel your home, consider getting materials that give you the benefit of great insulation.
Housing materials such as insulated vinyl siding from CertainTeed are made from high quality materials to guarantee their strength and durability. The thickness keeps extreme temperatures from getting through your home, thus creating a comfortable environment inside your house. To have insulated vinyl siding installed in your home, call only the most reliable Maryland siding contractors to do the job for you.
Roof Masters siding contractors in Maryland can guarantee you and your loved ones the best siding material that will protect your home from the dangers of harsh extreme temperatures.
(Article Excerpt From Fires damage homes around region; Weather possibly to blame, wbaltv.com, June 26, 2014)