Philadelphia OEM
@PhilaOEM
The official Twitter account of the City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management. Account not monitored 24/7. If you have an emergency, please call 911.
Who's signed up for #ReadyPhiladelphia alerts? ✋ They are an easy way to stay informed about severe weather and emergencies. Text READYPHILA to 888-777 or visit Phila.gov/ready.

The Office of Homeless Services declared a #CodeRed starting at 7 a.m. tomorrow, Fri., 7/25, until further notice due to forecasts of extreme heat. If you see someone living or sleeping outdoors in the heat, call the Homeless Street Outreach Hotline, (215) 232-1984 for help.
Keeping our youngest Pennsylvanians safe all summer long. 👧❣️ #ParentAppreciationDay
Following the work stoppage, crews has been focused on collecting due to health & safety. Recycling is running a few days behind as crews tackle increased trash & illegal dumping. Please leave materials out. Thanks for your patience, Philly! Report missed collections to 311.
No real changes to the severe or flash flood potential later today. Storms begin to fire in the early afternoon, capable of producing damaging wind gusts and flash flooding. Stay weather aware today and have multiple ways to receive warnings! #NJwx #PAwx #MDwx #DEwx
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect until 6:15 PM on 07/25. High winds, heavy rain, and frequent lightning possible. Seek shelter. goo.gl/xfexUk ASL Link: youtu.be/x6Z1izjhnZI
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island until 9 PM EDT
Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 9:00 PM on 7/25. Thunderstorms are possible with heavy rains and gusty winds. goo.gl/xfexUk ASL Link: youtu.be/Vk_B-jI_KE0
Main change with the latest forecast is an increased risk for severe storms for portions of the area this afternoon and evening. Dangerous heat and humidity as well with heat indices of 100-107 degrees today. Latest briefing: weather.gov/media/phi/curr… #pawx #njwx #dewx #mdwx
The heat and humidity really crank up for Friday ahead of a front. Dangerous heat will lead to the potential for some severe thunderstorms later in the afternoon and evening. Latest briefing: weather.gov/media/phi/curr… #pawx #njwx #dewx #mdwx
#DYK, all City pools offer free swim lessons for children?! Learn how to swim with @PhilaParkandRec: ow.ly/L1sr50WtWkm
☀️Extreme heat and humidity are coming our way. Check out ways to beat the heat and other useful summer safety tips in our newsletter: bit.ly/44Lkpk5

⚠️🥵 Dangerous heat and humidity Friday along with a risk for severe weather ⛈️⚠️ 🌡️Heat indices of 100-106° expected 🥵Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisories issued for Friday ⛈️Severe storms possible Friday afternoon and evening Full briefing: weather.gov/media/phi/curr…
Join the Crossing Guard Program today! Learn more and apply online at governmentjobs.com/careers/phila or email the program at [email protected]
Join us tomorrow, July 24, for a virtual workshop, exclusively for Block Captains. Learn about tips, resources, and places to stay safe on extremely hot days. Register here: bit.ly/BCHeatSafety
Summer doesn't happen without U and ME. 😎☀️ Let's learn about extreme heat together at one of @PHLPublicHealth's upcoming Summer Heat Safety workshops. - Thursday, 7/24 from 6PM-7PM: bit.ly/BCHeatJuly - Tuesday, 7/29 from 11AM-12PM: bit.ly/TrustedMesseng…
Hot weather is on its way, #Philly! ☀️ Staying cool is one of the best things you can do to protect yourself during extremely hot days. Find ways to stay cool, both at home and in the city: bit.ly/PHLBeatTheHeat #StayCoolPHL
There are several ways to get access to our new drinking water report: *Online: water.phila.gov/2024-quality *Request a copy or translation: 215-685-6300 or email [email protected] *Text for a direct link or get updates: Text WQ to 1-877-454-2862
Calling all Block Captains! Just us for a virtual workshop this Thursday, July 24, at 6:00 p.m. to learn how you can help keep your neighbors cool this summer. Register here: bit.ly/BCHeatJuly
Learn about heat-related illness and places you can go to stay safe and cool this summer at our summer heat safety workshop! There's still time to register! bit.ly/HeatSafety2025 #StayCoolPHL
Join us this week to learn about civil service careers with the City! 📅 July 23: PA CareerLink – 10AM–12PM 📅 July 24: Nicetown Tioga Library – 11AM–1PM 📅 July 24: Orleans Tech – 10AM–2PM 📅 July 25: 5600 Vine St – 11AM–4PM (Hiring Bus!) #NowHiring