Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 1:00 AM 6/15. Thunderstorms are possible with heavy rains and gusty winds. weather.gov/phi
ASL Link: youtu.be/Vk_B-jI_KE0
The Philadelphia Fire Department stands in full solidarity with Philadelphia Police following last night's shooting of three officers in the line of duty. Our thoughts are with the officers and their families.
FIFA World Cup Match Day at Philadelphia Stadium. 7pm. While there are no permits for fan marches, fan groups may still organize and travel together. Expect increased pedestrian volume. Police may need to close roads intermittently near the Sports Complex. Use caution traveling.
Visiting for FIFA World Cup matches at Philadelphia Stadium or Fan Festival at Lemon Hill? Look for our Safety and Security Guide being handed out at visitor and transit centers and displayed on bus shelters and LinkPHL kiosks. Your guide to official resources from the City.
Philadelphiaβs first FIFA World Cup match is Sunday. Heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic is expected on highways and the Sports Complex area. Plan your route and allow extra travel time. Use PennDotβs special real-time road map pa511.com/PhillyEvents
Todayβs Most Valuable Player who has given their all in the heat: the refillable water container π Find free water refill stations at Hospitality Hubs in Center City and at FIFA Fan Festival in Lemon Hill. Stay hydrated fansπ§
A Heat Health Emergency goes into effect at 11am today activating emergency heat programs like cooling centers, the Heatline, and other resources to help beat the heat. There are over 50 cooling centers throughout the city. To find yours, visit phila.gov/coolingcenters
π¨ Extremely hot temperatures are in the forecast, so we are declaring a #CodeRed starting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 11, and continuing until 8 p.m. on Friday, June 12.
If you see someone sleeping outside in the heat, call Homeless Outreach at (215) 232-1984.
ALT Code Red Alert
Help someone living or sleeping outside in dangerously hot temperatures.
Call the Cityβs Homeless Street Outreach Hotline and ask them to send a team:
(215) 232-1984
ALT Code Red Alert
If someone on the street appears to be experiencing a mental health crisis, call:
988
For medical or other emergencies, call:
911
Yesterday, we held our final special event training with public safety planning and response partners for 2026 events like FIFA, Welcome America, MLB All-Star Game, and other large celebrations that the city will see during the United States 250th birthday. (1/2)
If youβre traveling to any one of the great events happening in Philly this summer, use this new resource to help plan your trip. Take a minute to connect with us on important info too. Text CUPPHL to 888777 for free World Cup alerts or AMERICA to 888777 for Welcome America info.
Headed to @FIFAWorldCup matches/events in Philly? β½οΈ
We created 511PA.com/PhillyEvents to help you plan your trip & navigate the area with:
-Avg. drive time on primary routes to events
-Real-time info on incidents, construction & traffic speeds
-@SEPTA status & departure info
Daily totals for Sunday, June 7 and Monday, June 8:
6/7:
π: 935 EMS incidents
π: 184 fire incidents
π₯: 3 working fires
6/8:
π: 794 EMS incidents
π: 170 fire incidents
π₯: 3 working fires
#24x7x365
Thanks to the hundreds who connected with the City yesterday through free CUPHL text alerts. Weβll be sending important and useful World Cup and Fan Festival info to your phones! Not enrolled, text CUPPHL to 888-777. Find more safety and event info: bit.ly/4d8qsDw