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Winter weather can bring heavy snow, icy streets and sidewalks, dangerous wind chills, and power outages.
Be Ready. Make a Plan. Get what you need.
• Areyouandyourfamilypreparedforwinteremergencies?• Ifyouhadtostayinyourhomeforafewdays,wouldyouhavewhat
youneedtostaysafe,comfortableandhealthy?• Ifyouhadtoleaveyourhomesuddenly,withouttimetopackanything,
wouldyoubereadytogo?
The time to start planning for an emergency is not in the middle of one. In an emergency, you’re either READY or you’re not.
For more information on how to get READY, visit www.phila.gov/ready or email us at [email protected].
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Be Ready.
Make a Plan.
Get what you need.
WinterEmergencyKit................2KeepYourBodyWarm...............2WhenYou’reOutside.................3SnowShovelingSafetyTips.......3ShovelingSnowFromSidewalks....................................4PetsandColdWeather...............5HomeHeatingSafetyTips......6-7MakeYourHomeWinterReady..........................................7
KeeptheWaterFlowing.........8HeatingBillHelp......................8CarbonMonoxidePoisoning..9WinterWeatherWords.........10GetYourVehicleReady..........11DisruptiontoUtilityServices..................................12SnowEmergencyInfo......13-15StayInformedDuringSnowandIceStorms.......................16
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Office of Emergency Management, City of Philadelphia
A Winter Weather Guide
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Winter Emergency Kit
qOnegallonofdrinkingwaterperperson perdayforthreedays
qFoodthatwillnoteasilyperish;ready-to- eatfoods
qManualcanopener
qFirst-aidkit
qAthree-daysupplyofessential medications
qFlashlightandextrabatteries
qBattery-operatedAM/FMradioandextra batteries,orawind-upradiothatdoesnot requirebatteries.
qPhonethatdoesnotrelyonelectricity,butjustplugsintoaphonejack
qAwhistletosignalforhelp
qPersonalhygieneitems,suchashand sanitizer,soap,toothbrushandtoothpaste, toiletpaper,andwipes
qChildcaresuppliesorotherspecialcare items
qPlasticsheeting,scissors,ducttape
qTrashbagsandothertools
Also consider other supplies and equipment based on your special needs, such as:
qBack-upmedicalequipment(oxygen,scooterbattery,mobilityaids,hearingaidsandbatteries,glasses).qSuppliesforpetsandserviceanimals
Items for Your Emergency Kit:
Yourage,yourhealth,youreatinganddrinkinghabits,andyourclothingallcontributetohowwarmorcoldyoufeel.Checkonchildrenandseniors,especiallyincoldweather.
Herearesometipsforkeepingwarm:
• Setyourthermostatto68˚Forhigher.• Dressinseverallayers.Wearloose
fitting,lightweightclothing.• Ifyouhavenoheatbecauseofapower
outage,trytostaywithafriendorrelative.
Hypothermiaisalife-threateningconditionwithabnormallylowbodytemperature.Dependingonageandhealth,apersonmightnotrealizehisorhercorebodytemperaturehasfallendangerouslylow.
Symptoms of Hypothermia include:• Uncontrollableshivering• Confusionorsleepiness• Slurredspeech• Slowreactions
If You Suspect Hypothermia:
• Getthevictimtoawarmroomorshelter.
• Removeanywetclothing.• Warmthecenterofthebodyfirst,so
bloodcirculationwillincreasetotheextremities.
• Givethevictimwarmdrinks,butnoalcohol.
• Getmedicalhelpassoonaspossible.
Keep Your Body Warm
If there is a bad storm, you might not be able to leave the house for a few days.
• Checkyouremergencykitsuppliesnowbeforeastormhits.• Makesureyouhaveenoughfood,water,andmedicationsfor
atleastthreedays.• Remindeveryoneinyourhouseholdthatthesesuppliesarefor
emergenciesonly.• Checkexpirationdatesonfood,bottledwater,batteries,and
medicine.
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Dress warmly in layers and stay dry. Wearhats,scarves,andwater-repellentcoats.Wearmittensinsteadofgloves;they’llkeepyourhandswarmer.
Cover your mouth.Protectyourlungsfromextremelycoldairbycoveringyourmouth.
Wind Chill makesyougetcolderfaster,asthewindcarriesawayheatfromthebody.Makesuresmallchildrenstaywarm-especiallybabies.Babieswillgetcoldermuchfasterthanadultswill.
Frostbiteisfrozenbodytissue,usuallyskin.Itaffectstheextremitiesfirst:fingers,toes,ears,andthetipofthenose.
Symptoms of frostbite include:
• Theskinmightlosefeeling.• Theskinmaylookwhite,pale,hardorwaxy.• Astheareathaws,skinmayturnred,blueor
purple.• Skincanalsoswellorblister.• Thevictimmayalsofeeltingling,burningorsevere
painasthefrostbittentissuethaws.
Childrenlosebodyheatfasterthanadultsdo,sotheycangetfrostbitefaster.
If You Suspect Frostbite:
• Getthevictimtoawarmroomorshelter.• Givethevictimwarmdrinks,butnoalcohol.• Removeanywetclothing.• Don’twalkonfrostbittenfeetortoes.Doingso
cancausemoredamage.• Warmtheaffectedareasinwarm(nothot)water,
orwithwarmblankets.• Don’trubfrostbittenskin.• Don’tuseaheatingpad,heatlamp,orheatfroma
stove,fireplaceorradiatortowarmthefrostbittenareas.Numbbodypartscan’tfeeltheheat,andcangetburned.
• Ifskincolorandfeelingdon’treturntonormalquickly,getmedicalhelpassoonaspossible.
When You’re Outside
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• Avoidoverexertion.Coldweatherputsanaddedstrainontheheart.Takefrequentrestbreaksanddrinkplentyoffluidstoavoiddehydration.
• Warmupwithsomestretchingexercisesinside.
• Startslowlyandpaceyourself.Shovelfiveloadsonlyaminute.After15minutesofshoveling,takeabreak.Pausetostretcheveryfiveminutesbystandingupstraight.
• Pushthesnow.Don’tlift.Ifyoumustlift,useyourlegsnotyourback.
• Drinkduringbreakstoavoiddehydration.Breathingcolddryairrobsmoisturefromyourbodywitheverybreath.
• Neverthrowsnowoveryourshoulder.Twistingcanstraintheback.Facethesnowbeingshoveled,keepyourbackstraightandkneesbentandthrowinfrontofyou.
• Dresswarmlyinlayerswithahat.Coveryourneck.
• Takesmallerscoopsofsnow,keepingthemlightandsmall.
• Don’tworkupasweat.Bodiesloseheatfasterindampclothes,whichmakesyoumorepronetoinjury.Takeabreakifyou’rebeginningtosweat.
• Don’tsmokeoreataheavymealbeforeshoveling.It’sharderontheheart.
• Don’tholdyourbreath;thismakesyourheartrateandbloodpressurerise.
Snow Shoveling Safety Tips
• Don’tfeelthejobhastogetdoneinonesession.
• Doclearsnowinfrontoffirehydrantsandstormdrainswhenclearingsidewalksanddriveways.
• Remembertohelpyourneighbors,especiallyolderadults,peoplewithdisabilities,andthosewhoarehousebound.
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Owners,buildingmanagers,andtenantsofanybuildingorpremisemustclearapathatleast36incheswideonallsidewalksaroundthebuilding.Remembertomakeapathwithinsixhoursafterthesnowstopsfalling.Thoroughlyclearthepathoficeandsnow.
Ifapavementislessthanthreefeetfromthepropertylinetothecurb,clearapaththatisatleast12incheswide.Formultifamilydwellings,theowneroragentisresponsibleforshovelingaclearpathandkeepingitclearoficeandsnow.
Keepsnowclearedfromsidewalksanddrivewaysoutofthestreet.Shovelingandpilingsnowintothestreetcanresultinaminimumfineof$25andupto$300foreachviolation.
Salting Sidewalks and Driveways
Anycommercialdeicer,suchasthosesoldinhardwarestoresandsupermarkets,isokayforsaltingsidewalksanddriveways.
Applysaltassoonasthereisalightbuildupofsnowonsidewalksanddriveways.Itwillbeeasiertoshovellaterifmoresnowfalls.Aftershovelingadditionalsnowthatfalls,applyalightamountofsalt,again.Thiswillmeltanymoresnowthatfalls.Whenitissleetingorfreezingrain,applydeicingsaltmultipletimes,asneeded,onsidewalksanddriveways.
Beawareoftheenvironment.Usedeicingsaltssparingly.Onepoundofsaltcovers100to200squarefeet.Youcantreatasidewalkthatis30to60feetlongandthree-feetwideatthisrate.Spreadthedeicingsaltmanuallyoruseequipment,suchaslawnseedandfertilizerspreaders.Rinsespreadersafterapplyingthedeicer.Youcanusekittylitteralsotomaketemporarytraction.
Shoveling Snow from Sidewalks
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Pets and Cold Weather
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals offers these to tips to help you protect your pets when the mercury dips.
Call ACCT Philly hotline at 267-385-3800 if you see a dog or other pet outside during extreme cold. It is against City ordinance to leave pets outside in extreme cold and owners can be fined up to $500.• Keepcatsinside.Catscanfreezeoutdoors.Theycan
becomelost,bestolen,injuredorkilled.Cats,whostray,getinfectiousdiseases,includingrabies,fromothercats,dogs,andwildlife.
• Duringthewinter,outdoorcatsmaysleepundercarhoods.Whenyoustartthemotor,thefanbeltmayinjureorkillthecat.Ifoutdoorcatsareinyourarea,bangloudlyonthehoodbeforestartingtheenginesothecatcanescapesafely.
• Neverletyourdogofftheleashonsnoworice,especiallyduringasnowstorm.Dogscanlosetheirscentandbecomelost.MakesureyourdogalwayswearsIDtags.
• Thoroughlywipeoffyourdog’slegsandstomachwhenhecomesinoutofsleet,snow,orice.Hecaningestsalt,antifreezeorotherpotentiallydangerouschemicalswhilelickinghispaws.Snowandencrustedicemaycauseyourdog’spawpadstobleed.
• Nevershaveyourdogdowntotheskininwinter.Alongercoatprovidesmorewarmth.Dryyourdogcompletelyafterbathing,especiallybeforetakinghimoutforawalk.Doyouownashorthairedbreed?Consideracoatorsweaterwithahighcollarorturtleneck.Itshouldcoverthebaseofthetailtothebelly.
• Neverleaveyourdogorcataloneinacarduringcold
• Doesyourdogspendalotoftimedoingoutdooractivities?Increasehissupplyoffood,particularlyprotein,tokeephim—andhisfur—intip-topshape.
• Likecoolant,antifreezeisalethalpoisonfordogsandcats.Besuretocleanupanyspillsfromyourvehicle.Useproductsthatcontainpropyleneglycolinsteadofethyleneglycol.
• Makesureyourpethasawarmplacetosleep,offthefloorandawayfromdrafts.Acozydogorcatbedwithawarmblanketorpillowisperfect.
weather.Ananimalcanfreezetodeathinanunheatedcar.
• Puppiesdon’ttoleratethecoldaswellasadultdogs.Itmaybedifficulttohousebreakyourpuppyduringwinter.Ifyourpuppyissensitivetotheweather,trytopaper-trainhiminside.Ifyourdogissensitivetothecoldduetoage,illness,orbreedtype,takehimoutdoorsonlytorelievehimself.
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• Furnaces,boilers,hotwaterheaters,andclothesdryersshouldbeworkingproperly,andventilated.Haveaprofessionalinspectthemregularlytopreventcarbonmonoxidepoisoning.
• Useelectricheaterswithextremecautiontopreventshock,fire,andburns.NEVERuseakeroseneheaterindoors.
• Keepitemsatleastthreefeetfromheatsources,tohelppreventfire.
• Neveruseagasovenorburnertoheatyourhome.
Heaters
• Haveyourheatingsysteminspectedandservicedbeforetheheatingseasonbegins.
• Keeptheareaaroundtheunitclearandcleanfiltersregularly.
• Makesurethatfluepipes,ventconnectors,gasvents,andchimneysareinspected,cleaned,andingoodrepair.
Fireplaces
• Alwaysopentheflueinyourfireplacebeforelightingafire.
• Onlyburnhardwoodssuchasoak,maple,orashinfireplaces.
• Ifyouusesyntheticlogs,burnonlyonelogatatime.Duetotheirconstruction,theselogsproduceahotterflamethanmostfirewood.
• Neveruselighterfluid,gasoline,orotherflammableliquidstostartorenhanceafire.
• Chimneysshouldbeprofessionallyinspectedeachyearandcleanedafterburningapproximatelyonecordofwood.
• Useametalscreenproperlytopreventsparksfromflyingout.
Home Heating Safety Tips
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ManyfiresandemergencieshappeneveryyearinPhiladelphiabecauseoffaultyheatingunits.CalltheDepartmentofLicensesandInspectionsat215-686-2463forafireinspectionifyouareunsurewhetheryourheatsourceissafe.
Ifyourentanddonothaveheat,contactyourbuildingowner.Ifyourheatdoesnotcomebackonwithinareasonabletime,contacttheDepartmentofLicensesandInspectionsat215-686-2463.
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Home Heating Safety Tips (continued)
Portable Heaters
• ThePhiladelphiaFireCodepermitstheuseofportablekeroseneheatersinoneandtwofamilydwellingsonly.
• Portablepropaneheaterscanbeusedoutdoorsonly.
• Whenpurchasinganewportableheater,selectthosewiththemarkofanindependenttestinglaboratory.
• Useandmaintaintheheaterbyfollowingmanufacturer’sinstructions.
• Keepheateratleast36inchesawayfromanything,includingfurniture,bedding,clothing,pets,andpeople,thatcanburn.
• Turnoffspaceheaterswhenyouarenotintheroom.
• Childrenandpetsshouldbesupervisedatalltimeswhenspaceheatersareinuse.
• Onlyusespaceheaterstoheataroom.Neverusethemtocookfood,dryclothes,orheatwaterforhumidification.
• Alwayskeepportableheatersawayfromtheentrancetorooms,incaseyouneedtogetoutquickly.
• Useonlythefuelrecommendedbythemanufacturer.Useonlyanapprovedcontainerclearlymarkedwiththenameofthefuel.
• Alwaysrefillkeroseneheatersoutsidewhentheunitiscool.Useasiphonpumptopreventspills.
• Neverplaceheatercordsundercarpetingorfurniture.
• Don’tuseextensioncordswithelectricheaters.Ifyoumustuseanextensioncord,onlyuseaproperlyratedextensioncordthatdoesn’tgethotwheninuseatthehighestsetting.
• Alwayshaveaworkingsmokealarmandcarbonmonoxidedetectorinroomswhereyousleep,especiallywhenusingportableheaters.Testthesmokealarmandcarbonmonoxidedetectortomakesuretheyareworkingproperly.
• Insulatewallsandattics.
• Caulkandweather-stripdoorsandwindows.
• Installstormwindowsorcoverwindowswithplasticfromtheinside.
• Inspectchimneysandfireplaces.
• Alwaysrungeneratorsoutside.Openwindowsandfansdonotprovideenoughventilationtopreventcarbonmonoxidebuild-up.
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Avoidexpensiveplumbingrepairs,costlydamagetopersonalpropertystoredinunheatedareas,andkeepthewaterflowingfreelyinyourhomeinthewinterbyfollowingtheseeasy-to-dotipstomaintainhomewatersystems:
• Shutoffoutsidewaterfaucetsfromtheinsidevalves.Todrainthesefaucets,leavetheoutsidevalvesopen.
• Keeptheareaaroundyourwatermeterabove40degreesFahrenheit.
• Wrapyourwatermeteranditsconnectingpipewithinsulation.
• Caulkwindowsnearwatermetersorpipes.Coverthesewindowswithplastic.
• Replaceorcovercrackedorbrokenwindows.
• Wrapandinsulateallwaterpipesinunheatedareassuchassheds,underkitchenfloors,andingarages.
• Letwatertrickleovernightinextremelycoldweathertokeepyourpipesfromfreezing.
• Ifthewaterservicelineorotherinternalpipesfreezeorbreak,callaplumbertothawthefrozenwaterintheservicelineortorepairthedamagedorbrokenpipe.
Keep the Water Flowing Heating Bill Help
Ifyourincomeislimited,youmayqualifyforhelpwithyourgasorelectricheatingbill.
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance) ProgramTheLIHEAPprogramcanhelpyoupayyourhomeheatingbill,whetheryouownorrentyourhome.Call215-560-1583togetanapplication.
PECO’s Customer Assistance and Referral Evaluation Services (CARES)
CallPECO’s1-800-774-7040CARESlinetofindoutifyouqualifyforassistancewithyourheatingbill.
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Carbonmonoxideisasilentkiller.Itisacolorlessandodorlessgas.Eachyear,morethan200peopleintheU.S.diefromcarbonmonoxidepoisoning.Fuelburningappliances,suchasfurnacesandwaterheaters,arecommonsourcesofcarbonmonoxidepoisoning.Winterweatherbringsdangerousconditions.Knowthedangersofcarbonmonoxidefumesinresidentialdwellings.
Dangerouslevelsofcarbonmonoxidecanbeproducedfromimproperlyventedfurnaces,pluggedorcrackedchimneys,waterheaters,fireplaces,stoves,clothesdryers,andvehicletailpipes.
Headacheisthemostcommonsymptomofcarbonmonoxidepoisoning.Symptomsmayalsoincludedizziness,chestpain,nauseaandvomiting.Highlevelsofcarbonmonoxidecancauseunconsciousnessanddeath.
If you suspect carbon monoxide poisoning:
• Leaveyourhomeorbuildingimmediately.• Getanyvictimstofreshairimmediately.• Call9-1-1.• Callyourheatingutility.
Thesesafetytipscanhelpprotectyoufromcarbonmonoxidepoisoning:
• Makesureallfuel-burningitems–furnaces,boilers,hotwaterheaters,andclothesdryers–areproperlyventilated.
• Ifyouhaveaworkingfireplace,keepchimneyscleanandclearofdebris.• Neveruseyouroventoheatyourhome.• Neveroperategasorcharcoalbarbequegrills,kerosene-oroil-burningheaters
inanenclosedspace.• Makesureyouhaveaworkingcarbonmonoxidedetector.
Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Youshouldhaveatleastonesmokealarmoneachlevelofyourhomeandineachbedroom.
CarbonmonoxidedetectorsarenowrequiredinallresidentialdwellingsinPhiladelphia.Theyshouldbeinstalledwithin15feetoftheentrancetoeachenclosedbedroomorwithin15feetofabedinasleepingareathatisnotenclosed.Or,onecarbonmonoxidedetectorshouldalsobeinstalledinthehallwaythatcontainsbedroomsifthedetectorcanbecentrallylocatedwithin15feetofeachbedroom.
Testyoursmokealarmsandcarbonmonoxidedetectorsmonthly.Ifyouralarmdoesnothavea10-yearlithiumbattery,changethebatteriesandchangethebatteriestwotimesayearwhenyouchangeyourclocks.
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
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Blizzard Warning:Strongwinds,blindingwind-drivensnowanddangerouswindchillsareexpectedinthenextfewhours.
Freezing Rain:Rainfreezeswhenithitstheground,creatingalayeroficeonsurfaces,trees,andpowerlines.
Ice Storm Warning: Morethan¼”oficeisexpectedtoaccumulateonsurfaces.
Sleet: Rainturnstoicepelletsbeforereachingtheground.
Snow Advisory: Snowfallofonetofourinchesisexpectedwithina12-hourperiod.
Snow Emergency: PhiladelphiamaydeclareaSnowEmergencywhenawinterstormisexpectedtocreatehazardousordangeroushighwayconditionsforvehiclesandpedestrians.DuringaSnowEmergency,driversmustmoveparkedandstalledvehiclesfromSnowEmergencyroutesforplowing.Whenrelocatingyourvehicle,parkitasfarawayaspossiblefromthestreetcorner.Vehiclesparkedtooclosetothecornerpreventplowtrucksfrommakingturns.
DuringaSnowEmergency,vehiclesleftonSnowEmergencyRouteswillbeticketedandtowed.If
yourvehicleistowedduringaSnowEmergency,calltheStreetsDepartmentat215-686-SNOWtofindoutwhereithasbeenrelocated.Donotcall9-1-1.
FormoreinformationaboutandamapamapandlistofSnowEmergencyRoutes,seepages13to15,orvisit:http://www.philadelphiastreets.com/highways/snow/emergency-routes
Winter Storm Warning: Astormwithsixormoreinchesofsnow,sleetand/orfreezingrainisexpectedwithina24-hourperiod.
Winter Storm Watch: Heavysnowand/oriceispossiblewithin36hours.
Winter Weather Advisory: Asmallamountofsnow,sleetand/orfreezingrainisexpected.
Winter Weather Words
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Haveyourvehiclecheckedforthewinterdrivingseason.Makesurethebrakes,battery,hoses,andbeltsareingoodcondition.Beforetraveling,regularlycheckyourvehicletomakesurethat:
• Fluidlevelsarefull.• Wiperbladesdon’tstreak.Installwinterwiperblades.• Heateranddefrosterareworkingproperly.• Radioisworkingproperlysoyoucanreceivewinter
weatherupdates,roadconditions,andtrafficreports.• Alllightsareworking.• Tiresareproperlyinflatedandhavesufficienttread.
Considerinstallingsnowtiresorcarryasetoftirechains.
If you must travel during severe snow or ice storms:
•Usepublictransportation.
If you must drive during these storms:
• Avoiddrivinguntilroadcrewsclearroadways.• Beforestartingyourcar,clearsnowfromthetailpipeto
preventcarbonmonoxidepoisoning.• Completelyclearyourvehicle,includingwindows,mirrors,
roof,trunk,hood,andlights,ofsnowandice.• Travelindaylightanddon’ttravelalone.• Stayonmainroads.• Beawareofpotentiallyicyareas,suchasshadyspotsand
bridges.• Driveatspeedsdictatedbyconditions.
Get Your Vehicle Ready
• Keepasafedistanceofatleast8to10secondsbehindothervehiclesandtrucksthatareplowingtheroadway.
• Donotpassasnowploworspreaderunlessitisabsolutelynecessary.Treatthesevehiclesasyouwouldemergencyresponsevehicles.
• Carryamobilephone.• Letfamilyorfriendsknowyourtravel
scheduleandroutes.• Keepasmallsackofsandorkitty
litterinyourcarforgeneratingtractionunderwheels.
Emergency Travel Kit
Alwayskeepanemergencytravelkitinyourvehicleincaseitbreaksdownorifyouneedtopulloverduetodangerousconditions.
•Flashlightandextrabatteries•Battery-operatedorwind-upradio•Jumpercables•Emergencyflares•Fluorescentdistressflag•Towchainsorrope•Mobilephoneandcharger•Firstaidsupplies•Warmclothing,hatsandmittens
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Disruption to Utility Services
If You Smell Gas:• DONOTsmokeorlightlightersor
matches.Iftheodorisverystrong,donotuseyourphoneoroperateanylightswitchesorelectricaldevices–anysparkcouldcauseafire.
• Openwindows.• Evacuate immediately, then call 9-1-1 or
PGW at 215-235-1212.
If You Have Water or Sewer Problems:• Alwayshaveathree-daysupplyofwater
onhand.Thatmeans,threegallonsofwaterforeachpersonandeachpet.
• Ifyouseewatercomingupfromthegroundorroad,suspectawatermainbreak,orhaveeithernowaterorverylowwaterpressure,callthePhiladelphiaWaterDepartmentat215-685-6300.
• Bereadytoprovidethefollowinginformation:adescriptionofthecondition,whatisbeingaffected(street,basement,subway),theexactlocationoftheproblem,andyourname,address,andtelephonenumber.
• Ifthereisaconcernaboutdrinkingwaterquality,officialswilltellyouwhatactionstotake.
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If There Is a Power Outage:
•Callimmediatelytoreporttheoutage. PECO Energy Emergency Hotline: 1-800-841-4141 PECO Energy Customer Service: 1-800-494-4000
• Disconnectorturnoffallappliancesthatwouldotherwisegoonautomaticallywhenthepowercomesbackon.Ifseveralappliancesstartupatonce,theycouldoverloadthecircuits.
• Topreventfoodspoilage,keeprefrigeratorandfreezerdoorsclosedasmuchaspossible.Eachtimethedoorisopened,heatentersandspeedsupthethawingprocess.
• Stayindoors,ifpossible.• Nevertouchorgoneardownedpowerlines.• Donotburncharcoalindoors,anddonotuseyourkitchen
gasrangeorstovetoheatrooms.Thesemightcauseafireorahazardoussmokecondition.
• Donotusegeneratorsindoors.Theycancreateadeadlycarbonmonoxidebuildup.
• Keepabatteryoperatedorwind-upradiotunedtolocalnewsstationsforupdates.
• Useabatteryoperatedorwind-upflashlightinsteadofcandles.
If You Lose Phone Service:• Useyourmobilephone,orborrowonefromaneighbor,to
callyourproviderandreporttheoutage• Youcouldlosephoneserviceduringapoweroutageif
yourphoneneedsanelectricaloutlettowork.It’sagoodideatohavealand-linephonethatjustplugsintothephonejackanddoesn’tneedelectricitytowork.
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CITY OF PHILADELPHIASnow Emergency Routes
Snow Emergency Routes
Arterial Streets
Philadelphia City Limits
5/5/2010 (MM)
Map of Philadelphia’s Snow Emergency Routes
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Office of Emergency Management, City of Philadelphia page14/WinterTips
List of Philadelphia Snow Emergency Routes (page one)
When snow accumulations approach emergency status, usually 12 inches or more, the Managing Director may declare a Snow Emergency.
When a Snow Emergency is declared, the City's 110 miles of Snow Emergency Routes receive priority.
Owners of vehicles and dumpsters must move them from Snow Emergency Routes to different parking spaces so City crews can clear snow from curb-to-curb on the Snow Emergency Routes.
Any vehicle remaining on a Snow Emergency Route during the declaredSnow Emergency will be ticketed and towed.
If your car is towed, call 215-686-SNOW for its location. Do NOT call 911.
Philadelphia’s
Snow Emergency Routes
On From To
6th Street I-676 Off Ramp Market Street
7th Street Market Street I-676 On Ramp
15th Street I-676 Off Ramp Market Street
16th Street Market Street I-676 On Ramp
20th Street Chestnut Street Market Street
26th Street I-76 On / Off Ramps Penrose Ave
34th Street University Avenue Grays Ferry Avenue
38th Street Walnut Street University Avenue
63rd Street City Avenue Walnut Street
Academy Road Frankford Avenue Grant Avenue
Allegheny Avenue Hunting Park Avenue I-95 On / Off Ramps
Ben Franklin Parkway Art Museum Circle 16th Street
Bridge Street Harbison Avenue I-95 On Ramp
Broad Street Cheltenham Avenue I-95 On / Off Ramps
Bustleton Avenue Frankford Avenue County Line Road
Chestnut Street Cobbs Creek Parkway 20th Street
City Avenue City Boundary I-76 On Ramps
Cobbs Creek Parkway Walnut Street Woodland Avenue
Cottman Avenue I-95 Off Ramp Fillmore Street
Whensnowaccumulationsapproachemergencystatus,usually12inchesormore,theManagingDirectormaydeclareaSnowEmergency.
WhenaSnowEmergencyisdeclared,theCity’s110milesofSnowEmergencyRoutesreceivepriority.
OwnersofvehiclesanddumpstersmustmovethemfromSnowEmergencyRoutestodifferentparkingspacessoCitycrewscanclearsnowfromcurb-to-curbontheSnowEmergencyRoutes.
AnyvehicleremainingonaSnowEmergencyRouteduringthedeclaredSnowEmergencywillbeticketedandtowed.
Ifyourcaristowed,call215-686-SNOWforitslocation.DoNOTcall911.
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Office of Emergency Management, City of Philadelphia
List of Philadelphia Snow Emergency Routes (page two)
On From To
Enterprise Avenue Island Avenue I-95 On / Off Ramps
Germantown Avenue N. Broad Street Northwestern Avenue
Girard Avenue Lancaster Avenue I-95 On / Off Ramps
Grant Avenue Welsh Road Academy Road
Grays Ferry Avenue 34th Street Washington Avenue
Harbison Avenue Bridge Street Roosevelt Boulevard
Henry Avenue Cathedral Road Hunting Park Avenue
Hunting Park Avenue Henry Avenue Kelly Drive
Island Avenue Woodland Avenue Enterprise Avenue
Kelly Drive Lincoln Drive Art Museum Circle
Lancaster Avenue City Avenue Girard Avenue
Lincoln Avenue Ridge Avenue Wissahickon Avenue
Market Street Schuylkill Avenue I-95 On Ramp
Ogontz Avenue Washington Lane Cheltenham Avenue
Poplar Street West College Avenue Girard Avenue
Princeton Avenue Torresdale Avenue I-95 On / Off Ramp
Ridge Avenue (North) Northwestern Avenue Cathedral Road
Ridge Avenue (South) Walnut Lane City Avenue On Ramp
Roosevelt Boulevard 9th Street City Boundary
Schuylkill Avenue Market Street Walnut Street
Sedgley Avenue Allegheny Avenue Allegheny Avenue
Stenton Avenue Northwestern Avenue Broad Street
Tacony Street / State Road Bridge Street Tacony-Palmyra Bridge
Torresdale Avenue Cottman Avenue Princeton Avenue
University Avenue 38th / 39th Street 34th Street
Walnut Lane Wayne Avenue Ridge Avenue
Walnut Street Broad Street Cobbs Creek Parkway
Washington Avenue Grays Ferry Avenue Christopher Columbus Boulevard
Washington Lane Wayne Avenue Ogontz Avenue
Wayne Avenue Walnut Lane Washington Lane
Welsh Road City Boundary Grant Avenue
West College Avenue Poplar Street Girard Avenue
West River Drive Art Museum Circle Falls Bridge
Wissahickon Avenue Lincoln Drive Walnut Lane
Woodland Avenue Cobbs Creek Parkway University Avenue
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Office of Emergency Management, City of Philadelphia
How to Stay Informed
Herearesomeadditionalresourcestoconsiderwhenpreparingforsevereweatherconditions,includingwinterweather.
Philadelphia Office of Emergency ManagementFollowtheOfficeofEmergencyManagementonsocialmedia–@PhilaOEMonTwitter,Facebook,Google+,Blogger,LinkedInanditsYouTubechannel.
Tolearnhowtoprepareforanemergency:Website:www.phila.gov/readyEmailusat:[email protected]:Philly3-1-1,Channel64-Philadelphia’sGovernmentAccessstation.
ReadyPhiladelphiaSignupforemergencytextandemailalertsfromtheOfficeofEmergencyManagementthroughReadyPhiladelphia.
Inadditiontoemergencyalerts,youcansignupforweatheralerts,alertsfromthePhiladelphiaPrisonsinNortheastPhiladelphia,andthePESrefineryinSouthwestPhiladelphia.
Signupatwww.phila.gov/ready.Then,followthesignupinstructionstochoosethealertsthatyouwanttoreceive.
Philly311TherearelotsofwaystoconnectwithPhilly311:
• InPhiladelphia,dial3-1-1.
• ForcallersoutsidePhiladelphiaorforthosewithVOiP(VoiceoverInternetProtocol),dial215-686-8686.
• DownloadthePhilly311freemobileappfromtheappstoreviayoursmartdevice(phone,tablet,etc.).
• AskaquestionorsubmitarequestusingFacebookorTwitter@Philly311.
Other Sources:
Local News StationsGetthelatestweatherupdates,roadconditions,schoolclosings,andthestatusofcityagenciesandcourtclosingsfromlocalradioandTVnewsstations.
Ifyouhavecable,tunetoChannel64,Philadelphia’sGovernmentAccessChannel,duringSnowEmergencies
Philadelphia Streets Department Call:215-686-5560Website:philadelphiastreets.com
Philadelphia Water Toreportwatermainbreakandcloggeddrains:Call:215-685-6300Website:phillywatersheds.org
PECO EmergencyHotline:1-800-841-4141
CustomerService:1-800-494-4000
PennDOTForroadconditionsonPennsylvaniainterstatehighways:TollFree:1-888-783-6783OutofState:1-717-783-5186Website:www.dot.state.pa.us
PGWContactPGWtoreportgasleaksandemergencies,24hoursaday.Ifyousmellgasorhaveanunsafecondition,immediatelycall:215-235-1212.
CustomerService-Billing,GeneralInformation,andSpecialPrograms:Call:215-235-1000Website:www.pgworks.com
SEPTABus,subway,trolley,regionalrail,andCCTConnecttraveladvisories:Website:www.septa.org
National Weather Service Website:www.weather.gov
Project HomeIfyouseeahomelesspersonwhomayneedassistance,callProjectHomeOutreachHotlineat215-232-1984.Duringthecall,bepreparedtoprovidetheaddress,locationanddescriptionofthepersoninneed.
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