Happy International Emergency Kit Day, y'all! ๐๐ฆ
Having supplies at-the-ready is mega important because we don't always have time [or the brainpower, let's be honest] to pack everything we need when seconds count. ๐๐จ
Your kit doesn't need to be perfect to be useful. You
You'll be totally cone-fident in knowing the difference between a watch and a warning after you see this graphic. ๐ฆ๐
P.S. It's Ice Cream Sundae Day. What's your favorite ice cream topping?
Local and state emergency management personnel are out surveying damage from severe storms.
It is crucial that all property damage is officially reported. This helps paint a fuller picture of what we will need to recover, and can even assist with qualifying for resources to get
โ ๏ธ Slow-moving storms are bringing heavy rainfall (2"+ per hour) and will continue into the evening. Please stay alert and remember: Turn around, donโt drown! Avoid driving through flooded roadways. #WeatherAlert#SafetyFirst#Flooding
Sunday, July 5, 2026 โธป Torrential downpours could cause flash flooding this evening.
Keep on top of changing weather conditions. Have at least two reliable ways to get alerts. ๐คณ
Charge up devices now, if you can. ๐ฒ
Think about what you'd need if you had to leave quickly,
Showers and thunderstorms increase through tonight, and again on Monday. Areas of torrential rain will be possible, which could lead to flash flooding tonight and again on Monday. Some severe thunderstorms also possible this evening. Stay weather aware! #pawx#njwx#dewx#mdwx
Another round of heavy showers & thunderstorms beginning late this afternoon into this evening could bring additional instances of flash flooding, especially in flood prone/urban areas. A Flood Watch is in effect for central and northern portions of our forecast area.
Our teams at PEMA and PUC are in close touch with PPL and PECO, supporting efforts to restore power as quickly as possible following severe storms that impacted central and southeast Pennsylvania last night.
As strong storms are expected to move through Pennsylvania again this
Still dealing with power loss in this heat?
Safety tips that could help:
- Consider going somewhere with a/c to cool off ๐
- Call 211 for cooling shelters/other resources ๐คณ
- The lowest level of your home will be coolest ๐
- Drink lots of water ๐ฅค
- An unopened refrigerator
A #CodeRed remains in effect until 8 tonight, Sunday, 7/5. Homeless Street Outreach Teams are working to reach people in the extreme heat. If you see someone living/sleeping outside, call the Outreach Hotline: (215) 232-1984.
