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Philadelphia declares Heat Health Emergency in advance of extreme heat

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Residents are encouraged to check on older neighbors, who can be vulnerable to heat-related illness. Early warning signs of heat stress are decreased energy, slight loss of appetite, faintness, lightheadedness and nausea. People experiencing these symptoms should go to a cool environment, drink fluids, remove excess clothing, and rest.

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CBS Local

Philadelphia Health Department Declares Heat Advisory For Beginning Of Week

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) – Dangerous heat will remain in the Philadelphia region through the beginning of the workweek, prompting the city’s health department to declare a heat advisory. The heat advisory will go into effect Monday at 12 p.m. and last through Tuesday at 9 p.m.Monday’s high will climb up to 96 and Tuesday will see a high of 94.“The Health Department declares a Heat Health Emergency when the temperature gets high enough that vulnerable …

2 years ago·United States

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abc 6 Philadelphia

Philadelphia declares Heat Health Emergency for Monday, Tuesday

Due to forecasted heat index values, Philadelphia health officials have issued a Heat Health Emergency for Monday and Tuesday.

2 years ago·Philadelphia, United States

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Inquirer

Philly declares another heat health emergency

It is the second such declaration of the summer and takes effect noon Monday and continues until at least 8 p.m. Tuesday, with heat indexes of 100 to 104 degrees expected.

2 years ago·Philadelphia, United States

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WTXF

Philadelphia declares Heat Health Emergency in advance of extreme heat

Philadelphia declares Heat Health Emergency in advance of oppressive heat forecasted. The emergency puts the city's extreme heat resources into play for residents.

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Metro Philadelphia

Philadelphia declares heat emergency for Monday, Tuesday – Metro Philadelphia

Philadelphia officials will institute a heat health emergency from Monday at noon through Tuesday at 8 p.m. due to forecasted high temperatures.Residents are encouraged to check on older neighbors, who can be vulnerable to heat-related illness.People can call the Philadelphia Corporation for the Aging’s “Heatline” (215-765-9040) to speak to nurses about signs of heat stress.Those without air conditioning are advised to visit friends or relatives…

2 years ago·Philadelphia, United States

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