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Jul 16, 2008 6:26 am US/Eastern

Helpful Heat Resources

Heat Help Line - (215) 765-9040

The city of Philadelphia has set up a Heat Help Line (215-765-9040) for the elderly and those vulnerable to the high temperatures.

Helpful Phone Numbers:

Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Senior Center Fan Giveaways: 215-546-5879
Pennsylvania Health Department: 1-877-Pa-Health
Berks County Department Of Aging: 610-478-6500
Bucks County Area Agency On Aging: 215-348-0510
Chester County Department Of Aging Services: 610-344-5546
Delaware County Heat Emergency Hotline: 610-490-1220
Lancaster County Department Of Aging: 717-299-7979
Lehigh County Department Of Aging: 610-782-3255
Montgomery County Aging And Adult Services: 610-278-3601
Northampton County Area Department Of Aging: 610-559-3245

PECO Energy Emergency (gas or electric): 1-800-841-4141
PGW: 215-235-1212

New Jersey
Atlantic County Department Of Health And Human Services: 609-645-5935
Burlington County Health Department: 609-265-5548
Camden County Department Of Health And Human Services
Cape May County: 609-465-1187
Cumberland County: 856-453-2150
Gloucester County Senior Services: 856-262-4101
Mercer County Human Services: 609-989-6526
Salem County: 856-935-7510
Delaware State Help Line: 1-800-464-Help

PSE&G: 1-800-436-PSEG
Atlantic City Electric: 1-800-833-7476

Delaware
Delmarva (Connectiv) New Castle County and Cecil and Harford Counties (Md): 1-800-898-8042
Kent and Sussex Counties and the Eastern Shore of Maryland and Virginia 1-800-898-8045

The National Weather Service advises following several safety tips to keep safe and cool:

- Wear loose fitting and light colored clothing
- Drink plenty of non-alcoholic beverages to avoid dehydration
- Avoid strenuous activities during the hottest part of the day, which is mid and late afternoon
- Make sure your dwelling is ventilated; use a fan, or get one if you do not have one
- Spend time in an air conditioned building, if possible
- Check on the elderly, ill, and very young
- Make provisions for pets and animals by insuring they have plenty of cool water to drink and shade

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