BALTIMORE, MD (Friday, June 20, 2025) – With temperatures expected to rise in the Baltimore region and the heat index forecasted to reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit for multiple days starting Sunday, June 22nd, the Baltimore City Interim Commissioner of Health Mary Beth Haller has declared a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Sunday, 22nd through Thursday, June 26th. The heat index is a measure of air temperature and relative humidity and indicates how hot it feels to the human body.
BALTIMORE, MD (Thursday, May 15, 2025) – Today, the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) announced the start of Baltimore City’s Code Red Extreme Heat season, which runs from May 15th to September 15th. The Code Red Extreme Heat Program is a collaboration across multiple agencies and community partners to address the effects of extreme heat on the residents of Baltimore City.
BALTIMORE, MD (Monday, February 17, 2025) – Interim Health Commissioner Mary Beth Haller has issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert beginning Tuesday, February 18 through Friday morning, February 21. This alert has been issued due to forecasted wind chills reaching the teens and a mix of wintry weather expected Wednesday. These extreme cold conditions could pose significant health risks to residents within the City of Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, MD (Monday, February 17, 2025) – Interim Health Commissioner Mary Beth Haller has issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert beginning Tuesday, February 18 through Friday morning, February 21. This alert has been issued due to forecasted wind chills reaching the teens and a mix of wintry weather expected Wednesday. These extreme cold conditions could pose significant health risks to residents within the City of Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, MD (January 17, 2025) – Interim Health Commissioner Mary Beth Haller has issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert beginning Sunday night, January 19 through Thursday, January 23. This alert has been issued due to forecasted single digit wind chills and wintery weather expected Sunday night. Wind chills are projected to reach negative values through Thursday. These extreme cold conditions could pose significant health risks to residents within the City of Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, MD (Monday, January 13, 2025) – Interim Health Commissioner Mary Beth Haller has issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert beginning Tuesday, January 14 through Thursday morning, January 16. This alert has been issued due to forecasted wind chills expected to dip to 13 degrees overnight Monday and remain in the teens through Thursday morning. These extreme cold conditions could pose significant health risks to residents within the City of Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, MD (Friday, January 3, 2025) – Interim Health Commissioner Mary Beth Haller has issued a Code Blue Extreme Cold Alert beginning Saturday, January 4 extending through Tuesday, January 7. This alert has been issued due to forecasted wind chills expected to dip to 13 degrees overnight Saturday and remain in the teens through Tuesday. These extreme cold conditions, mixed with wintry weather, could pose significant health risks to residents within the City of Baltimore.
BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, October 29, 2024) – Today, the Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) announces a change in operating hours for two sexual health clinics. Effective Thursday, November 7, 2024, the Eastern Sexual Health and Wellness Clinic and the Druid Sexual Health and Wellness Clinic will have new clinic hours to optimize resources, while continuing to deliver quality care.
BALTIMORE, MD (Tuesday, August 27, 2024) — With temperatures expected to rise in the Baltimore region and the heat index forecasted to reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Wednesday, August 28th, the Baltimore City Interim Commissioner of Health Mary Beth Haller has declared a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Wednesday, August 28th.
BALTIMORE, MD (Monday, August 5, 2024) — An extension to the current Code Red Extreme Heat alert is in effect through Tuesday, August 6, following the alarming number of residents without power due to recent severe weather conditions.
