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| Welcome to Philadelphia's Office of Emergency Management
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| Live Updates:
- Citywide Snow Emergency ended at 12 pm Sunday, Feb 7th.
- Governor Rendell declared a statewide disaster emergency. This proclamation authorizes state agencies to utilize all available resources needed to combat the storm.
- Philadelphia's snow accumulation stands at 28.5 inches.
- Trash pickup will resume Monday on the normal schedule.
Philadelphia Ends Snow Emergency
Emergency Operations Center Deactivated
On Sunday, February 7, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. Managing Director Camille C. Barnett ended the snow emergency. If your car was towed, call 215-686-SNOW for its location. Do NOT call 911. A list of snow emergency routes can be found at http://www.phila.gov/streets/index.html
For successful snow and ice management, Streets Commissioner Tolson urges residents to follow these tips:
- Apply any commercial de-icer on steps and sidewalks early to prevent residual moisture from freezing over and creating icy conditions.
- Clear a sidewalk path at least 30” wide within 6 hours of the end of the storm as listed in the Philadelphia Code (10-720).
- Clear snow from neighborhood sewer drains to allow melting snow to drain.
- Be conscious of the environment – use de-icing salts only as much as needed. One pound of de-icer can cover 100 to 200 square feet.
- Salt should be applied as soon as a light accumulation has developed on the surface. This will break the bond between additional accumulations and the pavement surface, and will make it easier to shovel.
- A final light application of a de-icer may be required after removal is completed to melt the residual snow.
- Make sure you park your car as far away from the corner as possible. Cars parked too close to the corner limit the turning radius of salting vehicles.
- Stay tuned to local media for further updates.
- Check on sick and elderly neighbors.
To report a street in need of salting or plowing or for more information on any Streets Department program or service, call 3-1-1.
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Under the Federal Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA), facilities using, storing or manufacturing more than a certain amount of hazardous chemicals on-site at any time during the 2009 calendar year are required to submit reports on their chemical inventories and pay fees to the state and local authorities.
For more information, visit Philadelphia's LEPC page. |
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On Tuesday, January 12, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake rocked the nation of Haiti. In these first critical weeks, government and aid organizations are focusing on saving lives and supporting recovery. For up to date news, relief effort information, or to receive help, visit the Earthquake in Haiti page of this website.
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Keep a Winter Emergency Kit in Your Car
Be sure to store the following emergency supplies in your car for the winter months:
- Flashlight and extra batteries
- Battery-operated or wind-up radio
- Jumper cables
- Emergency flares
- Fluorescent distress flag
- Tow chains or rope
- Cell phone and charger
- First-aid supplies
- Warm clothing, hats and mittens
- Blankets
- Ice scraper
- Snow shovel
- Road salt and sand
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Any special needs, such as medication, baby supplies, pet food
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