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Wally Wise Guy's
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Protect Your Health When It's Hot
During summer months, hot weather can be hard to take. High heat can cause health problems, especially for seniors, pregnant woman, infants, and children. You also need to be careful if you:
- Have a chronic medical condition.
- Take certain prescription and non-prescription medications (read the labels, and talk to your doctor and pharmacist).
- Are over 50 or under 5.
- Are obese.
- Have had a previous heat-related illness.
- Have been drinking alcohol.
- Use IV drugs.
- Work in a high heat environment.
- Engage in strenuous physical activity.
Be a Buddy
Check elderly friends and neighbors, as well as those with medical conditions. During extreme heat conditions, the Philadelphia Health Commissioner declares a heat emergency whenever the temperature and relative humidity index exceeds 105F. For further assistance, call the Heat Emergency Hotline at 215-765-9040.
For more information on staying safe this summer, download the Stay Cool Guide or visit the Extreme Heat page of the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management website. |
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Free Emergency Preparedness Workshops open to the public:
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 Earthquake in Haiti
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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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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Ready Philadelphia
The City of Philadelphia wants you to be prepared for any emergency. Ready Philadelphia has information on what you need to to have in your head, in your home, and in your hand. Are you ready, or not? |
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