Safety And Emergency Preparedness

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Table Of Contents

  1. Abuse and harassment
  2. Animal welfare, safety, and protection
  3. Ask about an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) bill
  4. Extreme weather
  5. Find a fire station
  6. Find a police station
  7. Fire safety
  8. Get notified when an incarcerated person is released
  9. Notify 911 dispatchers of disability needs in your household
  10. Sign up for emergency alerts

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1. Abuse and harassment

Resources to help people experiencing forms of abuse and harassment, including physical, economic, and emotional.


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2. Animal welfare, safety, and protection

How and when to report unsafe animal conditions.


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2.1. Contact animal control

Who to contact if you have an animal control emergency, or want to report an animal care violation.


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2.2. Report a dog left outdoors in extreme weather

Dogs must have adequate shelter during extreme heat and cold.


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3. Ask about an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) bill

Information in case there is a question about an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) bill.


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4. Extreme weather

Resources during severe weather, including excessive heat and winter weather conditions.


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4.1. Extreme weather: Code Blue

When it’s very cold, the City acts to keep people who are homeless safe.


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4.2. Extreme weather: Code Red

When it’s very hot, the City provides additional services for people who are homeless.


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4.3. Find a cooling center

Locate a public air-conditioned space during a heat health emergency.


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4.4. Heat health emergency

You can call the Heatline or visit a cooling center during a heat health emergency.


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5. Find a fire station

Locate a fire station in Philadelphia.


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6. Find a police station

How to find a police station within Philadelphia.


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7. Fire safety

Information on how to prepare for and respond to a fire emergency.


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7.1. Get a smoke alarm installed

You can request smoke alarms through «Philly311», and the Fire Department will install them in your home for free.


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7.2. Report a possible fire code violation

Inform about a potential fire code violation at a home or business.


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8. Get notified when an incarcerated person is released

How to sign up for «PA SAVIN», a service that will notify you if an incarcerated person is released or transferred from jail or prison.


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9. Notify 911 dispatchers of disability needs in your household

Prepare for emergencies by notifying the Philadelphia Police about members of your household who have disabilities or medical conditions.


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10. Sign up for emergency alerts

Stay informed during an emergency with alerts from «ReadyPhiladelphia».


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