The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has declared a Heat Health Emergency in Philadelphia beginning Thursday, June 11 at 11 a.m., and ending Friday, June 12, 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 on Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12, from 8:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
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 Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
| Location | Street address | ZIP code |
|---|---|---|
| Parkway Central Library | 1901 Vine St. | 19103 |
| Joseph E. Coleman | 68 W. Chelten Ave. | 19144 |
| Frankford Library | 4634 Frankford Ave. | 19124 |
| Haddington | 446 N. 65th St. | 19148 |
| 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 West | 201 S. 40th St. | 19143 |
Parks and Recreation locations
These Parks and Recreation Recreation Centers will be open to the public on Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12 from 4 p.m. to 9 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 Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12, from 4 p.m. to 7 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 Thursday, June 11 and Friday, June 12, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
| Location | Street address | ZIP code |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Gray’s Ferry Estates | 3001 Moore St. | 19145 |
| Katie B. Jackson Plaza | 400 N. 50th St. | 19139 |
| Abbotsford Homes | 3225 McMichael St. | 19129 |
| Gladys B. Jacobs Manor | 1100 Fairmount Ave. | 19123 |
| John F. Street | 1100 Poplar St. | 19123 |
| Harrison Plaza | 1350 N. 10th St. | 19122 |
| Johnson Homes | 2500 W. Norris St. | 19121 |
| Germantown House | 467 Wayne Ave. | 19144 |
| Holmcrest | 8133 Erdrick St. | 19136 |
Community partner spaces
These community partner spaces will be open to the public according to the hours noted below.
| Location | Street address | ZIP code | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| Philadelphia Praise Center Philadelphia | 2300 S. 18th St. | 19145 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
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.
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.
