During very hot weather, the City can declare a Heat Health Emergency.

In a Heat Health Emergency:

The Heatline – a special helpline number – is open for calls: (215) 765-9040.

Cooling centers will stay open later. Find your local cooling center.

Mobile heat health teams may be dispatched.

Residential utility shutoffs are stopped.

Call the Heatline at (215) 765-9040 to:

Get health safety tips.

Talk to health department nurses about medical problems related to the heat.

If you think someone is having a medical emergency, call 911.