The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has declared a Heat Health Emergency in Philadelphia beginning Wednesday, July 1 at 11 a.m., and ending Sunday, July 5, 2026 at 8 p.m. Below you will find cooling resources and information.
During very hot weather, the City will declare a Heat Health Emergency. When we declare a Heat Health Emergency, we activate several City services to ensure our residents stay safe.
During a Heat Health Emergency, it’s important to check on loved ones, neighbors, and pets and look out for each other. When daytime temperatures reach the 90s or triple digits and are accompanied by high humidity for two or more days, dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke can happen. If you think someone is having a medical emergency, call 911.
Remember, during hot weather, NEVER leave children and pets unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Car interiors can reach lethal temperatures very quickly; it takes only two minutes for a car to reach unsafe temperatures.
A Heat Health Emergency and related weather and emergency information is announced on the City’s website and through the City’s free mass notification system, ReadyPhiladelphia. Sign up for free text alerts by texting READYPHILA to 888-777 or customize your free text or email alerts for alerts and locations important to you by visiting the Office of Emergency Management’s website.
When a Heat Health Emergency is declared:
The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging’s Heatline — a special helpline number — is open for calls
Any Philadelphia resident can call the heatline to get health and safety tips and to talk to medical professionals to discuss conditions and illnesses made worse from the heat. During a Heat Health Emergency, you can call the heatline at (215) 765-9040.
The Heatline will be open from 8:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. every day of the Heat Health Emergency.
Cooling sites are available to the public
During a Heat Health Emergency, the City coordinates to open various air-conditioned locations where residents can go to cool off from the heat. Cooling sites can include libraries, schools, and other locations.
Please check the interactive map for current Cooling Centers. This list may be updated due to operational issues.
Free Library locations
These Free Library locations will be open to the public from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day of the Heat Health Emergency.
| Location | Street address | ZIP code |
|---|---|---|
| Parkway Central Library | 1901 Vine St. | 19103 |
| Joseph E. Coleman | 68 W. Chelten Ave. | 19144 |
| Fox Chase Library | 501 Rhawn St. | 19111 |
| Frankford Library | 4634 Frankford Ave. | 19124 |
| Haddington | 446 N. 65th St. | 19148 |
| Independence | 18 S. 7th St. | 19106 |
| Lillian Marrero Library | 2228 Cottman Ave. | 19149 |
| Logan Library | 1333 Wagner Ave. | 19141 |
| South Philadelphia Library | 1700 S. Broad St. | 19145 |
| Northeast Regional Library | 2228 Cottman Ave. | 19149 |
| Blackwell Regional Library | 125 S. 52nd St. | 19139 |
| Walnut St. West | 201 S. 40th St. | 19143 |
Parks and Recreation locations
These Parks and Recreation Recreation Centers will be open to the public on Wednesday, July 1 through Friday, July 3, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
| Location | Street address | ZIP code |
|---|---|---|
| East Passyunk Rec Center | 1025 Mifflin St. | 19148 |
| Barry Playground | 1800 Johnston St. | 19145 |
| Smith Rec Center | 2100 S. 24th St. | 19145 |
| West Mill Creek Playground | 5100 Parrish St. | 19139 |
| 8th and Diamond Playground | 800 Diamond St. | 19122 |
| Penrose Rec Center | 1101 W. Susquehanna Ave. | 19122 |
| Dendy Rec Center | 1555 N. 10th St. | 19122 |
| MLK Rec Center | 2101 Cecil B. Moore Ave. | 19121 |
| Mander Rec Center | 2140 N. 33rd St. | 19121 |
| Nelson Rec Center | 2500 N. 3rd St. | 19133 |
| Waterloo Playground | 2501 N. Howard St. | 19133 |
| Pleasant Playground | 6757 Chew Ave. | 19119 |
| Lonnie Young Rec Center | 1100 E. Chelten Ave. | 19138 |
| Stenton Park | 4600 N. 16th St. | 19140 |
| McCreesh Playground | 6744 Regent St. | 19142 |
| Stinger Rec Center | 1400 S. 32nd St. | 19146 |
| Pelbano Rec Center | 2138 Solly Ave. | 19152 |
These Parks and Recreation Older Adult Centers will be open to the public on Wednesday, July 1 through Friday, July 3, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
| Location | Street address | ZIP code |
|---|---|---|
| Juniata Older Adult Center | 1251 E. Sedgeley Ave. | 19134 |
| Mann Older Adult Center | 3201 N. 5th St. | 19140 |
| South Philadelphia Older Adult Center | 1430 E. Passyunk Ave. | 19147 |
PHA Community Centers
These PHA Community Centers will be open to the public on Wednesday, July 1 through Sunday, July 5, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
| Location | Street address | ZIP code |
|---|---|---|
| Katie B. Jackson Community Center | 400 N. 50th St. | 19139 |
| Gladys B. Jacobs Community Center | 1100 Fairmount Ave. | 19123 |
| John F. Street Community Center | 1100 Poplar St. | 19123 |
| Johnson Homes Community Center | 2500 W. Norris St. | 19121 |
| Germantown House | 467 Wayne Ave. | 19144 |
| Holmecrest Community Center | 8133 Erdrick St. | 19136 |
Community partner spaces
These community partner spaces will be open to the public according to the hours noted below. Sites with a star are also pop-up water distribution sites.
| Location | Street address | ZIP code | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| African Cultural Alliance of North America (ACANA) * | 5530 Chester Ave. | 19143 | 11 a. m – 7 p.m. |
| Rising Hope for Change | 1628 S. 58th St. | 19142 | 11 a. m – 7 p.m. |
| Prevention Point Philadelphia | 2913 – 2915 Kensington Ave. | 19134 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Congreso | 2800 N. American St. | 19133 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Operation Save Our City (Sunshine House) * | 2774 Kensington Ave. | 19134 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Broad Street Love | 315 S. Broad St. | 19107 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Philadelphia Masjid * | 5700 Wyalusing Ave. | 19131 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Pax Center Philadelphia * | 2300 S. 18th St. | 19145 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
Kensington Wellness Center
The Kensington Wellness Center is open as a cooling center on Wednesday, July 1 through Friday, July 3, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
| Location | Street address | ZIP code |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington Wellness Center | 265 E. Lehigh Ave (Entrance on B St.) | 19125 |
PPR Pop-up Visitor Centers / Hospitality Hubs
Philadelphia Parks and Recreation’s Hospitality Hubs are open for residents and visitors to escape the heat. These sites are open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily.
| Location | Street address | ZIP code |
|---|---|---|
| Love Park | 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd. | 19102 |
| Logan Circle | 200 N. 19th St. | 19103 |
| Eakins Oval | 2451 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy. | 19130 |
| Lloyd Hall | 1 Boathouse Row, Kelly Dr. | 19130 |
| Lemon Hill | Sedgley Dr. & N. Lemon Hill Dr. | 19130 |
Residents are also encouraged to visit any of the Parks and Recreation Department’s spraygrounds or pools.
Remember, swimming in Philadelphia’s rivers, streams, and waterways is very dangerous and not allowed. Cool off safely at a sprayground or pool instead.
The Office of Homeless Services increases its outreach
The Office of Homeless Services will take proactive measures to protect Philadelphians who are experiencing homelessness. Call the outreach team at (215) 232-1984 if you see someone on the street who needs shelter or other homeless services. Call 911 if there is a medical emergency.
FIFA and America250 related resources
In addition to the normal heat-related response, the City is preparing for visitors to Philadelphia for America 250 and FIFA activities. Visitors to the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill can take advantage of two large tents with fans and misters installed to get out of the sun and cool off. The Fan Festival also has multiple water stations throughout the event, as well as picnic tables strategically placed in shaded areas. Four hospitality hubs located from City Hall to Lemon Hill, with shade, access to water, and more misting stations will be open every day between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
FIFA announced all fans will be permitted to bring in one, soft, plastic, 20 ounces (590ml), factory sealed disposable water bottle into any FIFA World Cup 2026 match in the USA and Canada.
Water fountains can be located on the concourse behind Sections 103, 118, 122, C3, C19, C24, C38, 204 and 222.
For the FIFA World Cup 2026 match on Saturday, July 4th, misting fans will be available on 11th Street as fans approach the stadium. Additionally, cooling tents with will be available to fans within the stadium footprint at the Stadium Fan Experience.
Utility Shutoffs are suspended
Philadelphia Water Department shutoffs are suspended during a Heat Health Emergency. Shutoffs for non-payment will resume after the Heat Health Emergency ends.
Additional pet safety measures are enforced by Philadelphia’s Animal Care & Control Team
During excessive heat, all dogs must have one or more separate areas of shade large enough to accommodate the entire body of the dog at one time and protect it from the direct rays of the sun. Owners can face a $500 fine (and can put their pets in grave danger) if they don’t follow ACCT Philly’s requirements. To report a dog left outdoors in very hot weather, call (267) 385-3800.
