PDPH: Heat Health Emergency Resources
South Kensington Community Partners
During extreme heat, it's important to check on your neighbors, especially older adults and people with chronic health conditions who are more likely to get sick. Make sure they have access to air conditioning, are staying hydrated, and know how to call for help if they need it. To learn more about what happens when the City declares a Heat Health Emergency, click here.
During the Heat Health Emergency, the following resources will become available:
The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging will open its Heatline - (215) 765-9040. Residents can call to get health and safety tips and talk to medical professionals about heat-related illness.
The Office of Homeless Services will increase outreach. If you see someone on the street that needs help, call (215) 232-1984 or 911.
Pet safety measures will be enforced. To report a dog left outside in very hot weather, call (267) 385-3800.
The City has opened cooling centers that are available for use by all residents looking to escape the heat. Residents can call 311 to find a nearby cooling center, or check out this map or this list of cooling sites, spraygrounds, and pools.
Reach out to publichealthpreparedness@phila.gov with any questions, requests for presentations about extreme heat, or additional resources!
