Heat Health Emergency in effect for Philadelphia residents

Due to possible record-high temperatures, the Philadelphia Health Department declared a heat health emergency effective from Monday, July 15th, to Wednesday, July 17th.

With the heat health emergency in place, the city’s emergency heat programs are activated, which include the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s (PCA) Heatline, cooling centers, home visits by special field teams, enhanced daytime outreach for people experiencing homelessness, and the city’s reminder to the public to check on older friends, relatives, and neighbors safely.

The city is also opening more than 150 cooling centers and sites throughout the city in response to the heat health emergency, including extended hours at free library locations, parks and recreation centers, and more.

PHL17’s Tyrone Sharper gives a live report in West Philadelphia.

For more information regarding the heat health emergency, visit: https://www.phila.gov/

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