Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management

Have weather alerts on. Text READYPHILA to 888-777 or visit www.phila.gov/ready

Flash flooding concerns will continue over the next 3 days.🌧️⛈️🌧️

7:30 PM: As you can see basis the latest radar image, there are a handful of Flash Flood Warnings ongoing. A line of storms are now making their way into SE PA.

Continue to stay vigilant and heed to all weather warnings!

High winds can be dangerous. If you're under a high wind warning:
✅Be aware of downed trees and power lines.
✅ Secure loose outdoor items or bring them inside.
✅ Slow down & keep a distance from other vehicles when on the road.

Where it rains, it can flood. Floods may develop slowly or quickly. Flash floods can come with no warning. Always have weather alerts on and . Text READYPHILA to 888-777. ready.gov/floods

To sign up for alerts with your preferred language visit bit.ly/3x9BCpu

Good morning! The severe thunderstorm risk has increased across much of the forecast area for this afternoon into tonight. Greatest threat is locally damaging downburst wind gusts, resulting in some downed trees and power lines. Small hail is possible!

We’re here at Love Park for National Night out KICK-OFF RALLY. One of the best ways to build a safer community is to know your neighbors and your surroundings. Come stop by our table to learn how to be a safer you. Did we mention we have give aways!? 😁

our August newsletter came out last week. Check it out below and never miss a newsletter again! Sign up to receive them straight to your inbox https://linktr.ee/oemlinks

Happy August Philly! We hope you are staying cool.
Meet Ajay our Infrastructure Program Manager. He's got plenty of tips on how to keep your homes safe during hurricane season. Plus learn what else OEM has been up to this summer! https://bit.ly/3A4a065

Severe thunderstorms and rains are expected across the region. To report outages, visit PECO.com/outages.

It's so exciting to see the hard work & effort of our Public Information, Community Engagement, Disability/Access & Functional Needs, and Alert & Warning teams in the wild! Check out our ads in the Fashion District and learn how we expanded ReadyPhiladelphia Public Alerts into multiple languages! bit.ly/3x9BCpu

Smishing is a popular text message scamming attack. These messages may come across very friendly and harmless, encouraging you to click on a link or reply to a message, but this is a gateway for them to hack your personal information. For more info visit: http://peco.com/scams

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From the Philadelphia Office of Homeless Services: We’ve declared a until 7 p.m., Friday, Aug. 2. To help someone on the street, call the outreach team at (215) 232-1984 or 911 for a medical emergency. Visit https://bit.ly/PhilaCodeRed to learn more.

Happy August Philly! We hope you are staying cool.
Meet Ajay our Infrastructure Program Manager. He's got plenty of tips on how to keep your homes safe during hurricane season. Plus learn what else OEM has been up to this summer! https://bit.ly/3A4a065

🥵 Kicking off the month of August today with highs in the mid 90s in many areas. Heat index values this afternoon near 100°. Isolated thunderstorms possible (20% chance) as well. Heat and humidity continues through Friday. Stay cool out there!

PWD crews are out this summer working to repair and update the city’s sewage and water lines. To learn more about construction in your area, check out our Project Pages at water.phila.gov/projects. You can search by zip code or neighborhood!

Take steps to protect kids when it's hot outside!

• Never leave them in a parked car.
• Always watch them in or near water.
• Dress them in loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing.
• Make sure they're drinking plenty of fluids.

The US Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Outreach Center to assist people impacted by the July 11th 7400 Roosevelt Boulevard fire is now open. The SBA will be on-site through August 16th. Help is also available online.
Renters affected by the fire are also encouraged to see if they qualify for grants through the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency’s Disaster Recovery Assistance Program. Read more info on the SBA and PEMA programs: bit.ly/3LjI28T

Showers and thunderstorms with heavy downpours will bring the potential for localized flooding in two separate rounds this week. Round one will be late this afternoon into early Wednesday morning. Round two will be Friday into Saturday. And in the middle of it, we will see temperatures rising back into the 90s once again!

Smoke is visible from Philadelphia due to this fire in Camden NJ that is between the Ben Franklin and Walt Whitman bridges.

ALERT - Fire
There is an active fire in the area of 1500 S. 6th Street in Camden. The City of Camden Fire Department is on site. Please avoid this area.

We will be kicking off our update to Philadelphia’s All-Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) this summer and we’re looking for YOUR support! The HMP helps to identify hazards that the City is at risk for. It details the plans, policies, and projects that the City can use to reduce our risk of those hazards. Get more details from our Hazard Planning Coordinator Noah below!

City of Philadelphia Hazard Mitigation Plan 2025 Update: How you can help! The Office of Emergency Management (OEM) will be kicking off our update to Philadelphia’s All-Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) this summer and we’re looking for ...

Impacted by the July 11th 7400 Roosevelt Boulevard fire? There may be financial help for eligible businesses or residents. In-person assistance from the Small Business Administration and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency begins tomorrow. Read more: bit.ly/3LjI28T

Be weather aware by signing up for alerts. It takes 5 seconds! Text READYPHILA to 888-777 or visit phila.gov/ready

While we are starting the day fairly quiet, thunderstorms are expected to affect parts of the area this afternoon and evening. A marginal (1 out of 5) risk of severe weather exists across much of our region. Stay weather aware today!

Shapiro Administration announces that federal and state financial aid available to eligible individuals and families affected by the 7400 Roosevelt Apartment Complex fire on July 11, 2024. In-person and online help accessible. Read more: bit.ly/3LjI28T

Take our 2024 annual customer survey! Here’s your chance to share your thoughts on:
* Billing
* Water Quality
* Construction projects
* In-person service, and more!
Plus, you could win a $100 gift card! Take the survey now: https://pwdsurvey.com/fb

In honor of the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Adina our Disability, Access, & Functional Needs Planning Coordinator shares how her work embodies the spirit of the ADA by using inclusive practices & making sure everyone gets the support they need during an emergency. bit.ly/46mONk3

🌦️ Quick forecast update through this evening... Scattered showers and storms expected, mainly SE of Philly. Strong winds and locally heavy downpours possible. If you hear thunder, seek shelter indoors. Do not drive or walk through flooded areas.

Turning noticeably drier and sunny by Friday, which will last right through the weekend!

⚠️ Flash Flood Warning until 4:15 PM on 7/24. Do not drive through flooded roads. ASL Link: ...

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