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Heat Advisories

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As summer temperatures creep into the 90s, the danger of you or someone you love experiencing a heat-related illness is dramatically increased.  In the event of a heat-related emergency, call 9-1-1 right away.  If you’re worried about your or a loved one’s ability to cope with the heat this summer, here are some folks that can help:

Bucks County

Seniors can get in touch with the offices of the Bucks County Area Agency on Aging: 215-348-0510 (M-F, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.) or 1-800-243-3767 (after hours and weekends).

For general information about heat-related illness, here are the numbers for the District Offices of the Bucks County Health Department:

  • Neshaminy Manor Center, Building K Health Building
    Route 611 & Almshouse Rd.
    Doylestown, PA 18901
    Phone: 215-345-3318
  • Bucks County Government Services Centers
    District Office
    7321 New Falls Rd.
    Levittown, PA 19055
    Phone: 215-949-5805
  • District Office
    515 S. West End Blvd.
    Quakertown, PA 18951
    Phone: 215-536-5600

    • Chester County

    While the supply lasts, the Chester County Department of Aging Services may be able to provide electric fans for senior citizens. Call the 24/7 Senior Heat Emergency Hotline 610-344-6350 for more information.

    In addition, the Chester County Home Modification Program may be able to assist individuals/families with hot weather relief/assistance as long as they have a doctor’s note documenting the heat relief/assistance need and they meet all other Home Modification Program guidelines. This program may need some time to verify need and eligibility so they can respond. For more information about this program, visit http://www.housingpartnershipofchestercounty.com, or contact Nancy Frame, Executive Director of the Housing Partnership at (610) 518-1522.

    Delaware County

    Seniors can get in touch with the Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging at 610-490-1300 or 1-800-416-4504.

    For general information about heat related illness you can contact Delaware County’s weather information at 610-872-1558.

    Montgomery County

    Seniors can get in touch with the various offices of the Montgomery Department of Aging and Adult Services, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

  • Central Office
    (610) 278-3601

  • Eastern Office
    (215) 784-5464

  • North Penn Office
    (215) 361-7931

  • Western Office
    (610) 327-9203

  • Lower Merion Office
    (610) 527-7962

    • For general information about heat and heat-related illness call the Montgomery County Health Department at 610-278-5117.

    Philadelphia County

    Seniors in Philadelphia can call the PCA Heatline at 215-765-9040.

    Click here for tips on keeping cool from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health

    Click here to find out how to care for a loved one with health problems during a heat wave.

    For tips on preventing heat-related illness this summer, please visit our Weather Safety page.