FORT WASHINGTON, MD — A Fort Washington resident has died from a heart attack while shoveling snow, according to Mark Brady, spokesman for the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department.

Brady announced the death on Twitter Saturday morning.

According to the National Weather Service, the county receive a high of 10 inches of snow overnight in the Cheltenham area to only 4 inches near Adelphi. The area is under a blizzard warning until Sunday morning.

This storm will dump enough snow on the area that clearing sidewalks and driveways will be a challenge to shovel, Brady says, especially for anyone with an existing heart condition or anyone over the age of 50. Limit shoveling to only a few minutes at a time, shovel smaller amounts, and take frequent breaks.

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While the snow that has fallen so far has been light and powdery, forecasters expect that Saturday afternoon's snowfall will be heavy and wet texture. That makes it more dangerous to shovel if you're in a risk category.

Experts suggest:

Use smaller shovels; perhaps a narrow shovel that will not allow you to pick up big amounts.

Cold temperatures also will affect your health when shoveling. You will exert high energy when shoveling which will make you breathe harder and more often. Deep and frequent breathing will result in inhaling colder air that will constrict your lungs and airways. When you go outdoors this weekend, wear clothing that will cover your mouth and nose.

Ask a neighborhood youth to clear your walks for you or be a good neighbor and clear the snow for your senior citizen neighbor.

If you experience signs and symptoms of a heart attack, which include, chest pains, difficulty breathing, heaviness on your chest, numbness in your neck and left arm, call 911 immediately.