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Many who ventured out on the streets are bundling up from head to toe.
At a construction site at Charles and Lombard downtown, workers often cope with cold weather for hours. The higher up they are and the longer they work, the more the temperature affects their mind and body.
The cold not only got to people outside, but it caused some problems with some heating systems around Baltimore. Forest Park High School in Northwest Baltimore, along with some other schools, dismissed early Monday after having problems with their systems.
Cars experienced some trouble as well.
"It's been extremely busy between the lockouts when people run outside and warm up their cars. Then they go back inside and forget the doors lock automatically or they forget that the cars are going to be locked. We have been getting a lot of those during this time of year as well," said Gary Scollins, AAA.
AAA is also going out on more calls for batteries. Some just can't take the dip in temperature.
Water main breaks have also become more common. On Monday, a water main break in Southeast Baltimore at Aragonne Drive and Tivoly Avenue closed part of the road as DPW crews worked to repair the broken main. In Perry Hall, crews were also fixing a water main break at Joppa Road and Carlisle Avenue.
It's not over yet. As the temperatures go colder, it's likely we will continue to see an increase in water main breaks.
Officials encourage people to put on layers and try to stay indoors.
Maryland health officials say at least 10 residents have died from the effects of cold weather since October. The toll includes six deaths in December.
There have been no weather-related deaths in Baltimore. Officials attribute that success to the addition of 75 beds to a round-the-clock shelter on Guilford Avenue.
While many hate the cold there are some who enjoy the change.
"Not really dealing with it, just put on your warm wear and just enjoy it," said Shenker Ayer.
Some keep warm with just wishful thinking.
"I stayed in Florida for a little while and it was a lot better down there and right now at this point in time I wish I was back down there right now because it is cold out here," said LaGary Williamson.
Marylanders are only coping with cold air, but in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Western Maine residents are also dealing with mountains of snow. Ice storms are causing problems in Ohio and Indiana. More than 50,000 people have lost power.
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