Snow Emergency Management Numbers
It is important to have a list of emergency contacts on hand during emergency situations. Here are some helpful phone numbers. Remember to report ALL emergencies to 911 or emergency dispatch center.
Pennsylvania:
Berks County: 610-374-4800
Bucks County: 215-340-8700
Chester County: 610-344-5000
Delaware County: 610-565-8700
Montgomery County: 610-631-6500
Philadelphia County: 215-686-1776
Philadelphia Homeless Hotline: 215-232-1984
Philadelphia Corporation For The Aging: 215-765-9040
Animal Care & Control Team of Philadelphia (ACCT Philly): 267-385-3800
PECO Energy Customer Service: 1-800-494-4000
PECO Energy Emergency (gas or electric): 1-800-841-4141
Philadelphia Gas Works Emergency Hotline: 215-235-1212
Philadelphia Gas Works Customer Service: 215-235-1000
PPL Electric: 1-800-DIAL-PPL (3425775)
Pennsylvania Power Company (Penn Power), Metropolitan Edison Company (Met-Ed), First Energy Company Pennsylvania Electric (Penelec), and West Penn Power (formerly Allegheny Power): 1-888-LIGHTSS (1-888-544-4877)
Philadelphia Water Emergency: 215-685-6300
PennDOT Road Conditions: 511 or http://www.511pa.com/
Citizens Electric of Lewisburg: 570-524-2231
Duquesne Light: 1-888-393-7000
Pike County Light & Power Company: 1-877-434-4100
UGI Utilities Inc.: 1-800-276-2722
Wellsboro Electric Company: 570-724-3516
New Jersey:
Atlantic County: Visit http://www.readyatlantic.org/mainpages/localems.asp for information
Burlington County: 609-518-7200
Camden County: 856-428-9335
Cape May County: 609-463-6570
Cumberland County: 856-455-8526
Gloucester County: 856-589-0911
Mercer County: 609-799-8868
Ocean County: 732-341-1000
Salem County: 856-769-1955
NJDOT: 511 or the toll free number 1.866.511.NJDT (6538)
PSE&G: 1-800-436-PSEG (7734)
Atlantic City Electric: 1-800-833-7476
South Jersey Gas: 1-800-582-7060
Delaware:
Delaware Emergency Management: 302-659-2200
Delmarva Power (electric):
New Castle County (DE); Cecil and Harford Counties (MD) 1-800-898-8042
Kent & Sussex Counties (DE); Eastern Shores of Maryland and Virginia 1-800-898-8045
Delmarva Power (gas): 302-454-0317
DelDOT: Visit http://www.deldot.gov/ for information
BE PREPARED FOR AN EMERGENCY
According to the Red Cross, being prepared means being equipped with the proper supplies you may need in the event of an emergency or disaster
At a minimum, you should have the basic supplies listed below:
- Water: one gallon per person, per day (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home)
- Food: non-perishable, easy-to-prepare items (3-day supply for evacuation, 2-week supply for home).
- Flashlight [Available on the Red Cross Store]
- Battery-powered or hand-crank radio (NOAA Weather Radio, if possible) [Available on the Red Cross Store]
- Extra batteries
- First aid kit [Available on the Red Cross Store]
- Medications (7-day supply) and medical items
- Multi-purpose tool
- Sanitation and personal hygiene items
- Copies of personal documents (medication list and pertinent medical information, proof of address, deed/lease to home, passports, birth certificates, insurance policies)
- Cell phone with chargers
- Family and emergency contact information
- Extra cash
- Emergency blanket [Available on the Red Cross Store]
- Map(s) of the area
- Consider the needs of all family members and add supplies to your kit. Suggested items to help meet additional needs are:
- Medical supplies (hearing aids with extra batteries, glasses, contact lenses, syringes, etc)
- Baby supplies (bottles, formula, baby food, diapers)
- Games and activities for children
- Pet supplies (collar, leash, ID, food, carrier, bowl)
- Two-way radios
- Extra set of car keys and house keys
- Manual can opener
- Additional supplies to keep at home or in your survival kit based on the types of disasters common to your area:
- Whistle
- N95 or surgical masks
- Matches
- Rain gear
- Towels
- Work gloves
- Tools/supplies for securing your home
- Extra clothing, hat and sturdy shoes
- Plastic sheeting
- Duct tape
- Scissors
- Household liquid bleach
- Entertainment items
- Blankets or sleeping bags
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