The Philadelphia Department of Public Health has declared a Heat Health Emergency in Philadelphia beginning Sunday, June 22 at noon, and ending Wednesday, June 25, 2025 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 Sunday, June 22, from noon until 8:30 p.m. and on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 pm.
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 Sunday, June 22 to Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
| Location | Street address | ZIP code |
|---|---|---|
| Parkway Central Library | 1901 Vine St. | 19103 |
| Kingsessing Library (Sun: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Mon & Tues: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Wed: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) | 1201 S. 51st St. | 19143 |
| Romanita G de Rodriguez Library | 600 W. Girard Ave. | 19123 |
| Fumo Family Library | 2437 S. Broad St. | 19148 |
| Haverford Library | 5543 Haverford Ave. | 19139 |
| Logan Library | 1333 Wagner Ave. | 19141 |
| Lucien E. Blackwell West Philadelphia Regional Library | 125 S. 52nd St. | 19139 |
| Nicetown-Tioga Library | 3720 N. Broad St. | 19140 |
| Northeast Regional Library | 2228 Cottman Ave. | 19149 |
| Fox Chase Library | 501 Rhawn St. | 19111 |
| Widener Library | 2808 W. Lehigh Ave. | 19132 |
Parks and Recreation locations
These Parks and Recreation Recreation Centers will be open to the public on Sunday, June 22 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and from Monday, June 23 to Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
| Location | Street address | ZIP code |
|---|---|---|
| East Passyunk | 1025 Mifflin St. | 19148 |
| Barry | 1800 Johnston St. | 19145 |
| Smith | 2100 S. 24th St. | 19145 |
| West Mill Creek | 5100 Parrish St. | 19139 |
| 8th and Diamond Playground | 800 Diamond St. | 19122 |
| Penrose | 1101 W. Susquehanna Ave. | 19122 |
| Dendy | 1555 N. 10th St. | 19122 |
| MLK | 2101 Cecil B. Moore Ave. | 19121 |
| Mander | 2140 N. 33rd St. | 19121 |
| Nelson | 2500 N. 3rd St. | 19133 |
| Waterloo | 2501 N. Howard St. | 19133 |
| Pleasant | 6757 Chew Ave. | 19119 |
| Lonnie Young | 1100 E. Chelten Ave. | 19138 |
| Stenton Park | 4600 N. 16th St. | 19140 |
| McCreesh Playground | 6744 Regent St. | 19142 |
These Parks and Recreation Older Adult Centers will be open to the public on Sunday, June 22 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and from Monday, June 23 to Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
| Location | Street address | ZIP code |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Older Adult Center | 8101 Bustleton Ave. | 19152 |
| 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 from Sunday, June 22 to Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 6 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 |
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 | Sunday, 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Monday – Wednesday, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Prevention Point Philadelphia | 2913 – 2915 Kensington Ave. | 19134 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Philly House (MALE ONLY) | 302 N. 13th St. | 19107 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Operation Save Our City (Sunshine House) | 2774 Kensington Ave. | 19134 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Kensington Wellness Center | 265 E. Lehigh Ave., use B St. entrance | 19134 | 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Philadelphia Masjid | 5700 Wyalusing Ave. | 19131 | 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.
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.
