Excessive heat can cause health problems, especially for seniors, pregnant women, infants and children. For more heat risk factors, information on heat-related illness and stay cool tips, visit the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management's Heat Preparedness page.
Summer weather can also bring with it Utility Disruptions and severe weather, such as Thunderstorms, Hurricanes and Tropical Storms. Check out each of these pages for preparedness and safety tips.
When It's Hot, Be a Buddy!
Check on elderly friends and neighbors, as well as those with medical conditions. For additional help, call the Philadelphia Corporation for the Aging Senior Helpline at 215-765-9040.
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