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Media's Emergency Contact List
Here's a list of emergency numbers to refer to while Hurricane Sandy makes its way to the area.

As Hurricane Sandy makes its way to the area, a list of emergency numbers may be useful to be kept on hand in case of an emergency situation during the storm.
ASSISTANCE
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Media Police Dept.: Emergency: 911; Non-emergency: 610-565-6656
Upper Providence Police Dept.: Emergency: 911; Non-emergency: 610-566-8445
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Lenni Heights Fire Co.: Emergency: 911; Non-emergency: 610-459-4432
Lima Fire Co.: Emergency: 911; Non-emergency: 610-565-3736
Media Fire Co.: Emergency: 911; Non-emergency: 610-565-3737
Middletown Fire Co.: Emergency: 911; Non-emergency: 610-566-0723
Rose Tree Fire Co.: Emergency: 911; Non-emergency: 610-566-5891
American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania Disaster Services (24 hours a day): 215-299-4889
Delaware County Department of Emergency Services: 610-565-8700
Pennsylvania Insurance Department: 1-877-881-6388
Pennsylvania State Police Media-Barracks: Non-emergency: 484-840-1000. Do not dial 911 for information. 911 is strictly for emergencies.
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA): 717-651-2163
UTILITIES
PECO (Outage Center): 1-800-841-4141
Aqua: 1-877-987-2782
National Grid: 1-800-490-0045 (emergency gas safety service)
MEDICAL
Delaware County Intercommunity Health Department: 610-891-5311
Riddle Hospital (main): 484-227-9400
Springfield Hospital: 610-338-8200
Bryn Mawr Hospital Emergency Room: 484-337-3582
Paoli Hospital Emergency Room: 484-565-1044
GOVERNMENT
Edgmont Township: 610-459-1662
Media Borough: 610-566-5210
Middletown Township: 610-565-2700
Upper Providence Township: 610-565-4944
Delaware County: 610-891-4000
Delaware County SPCA: 610-566-1370
Media Veterinary Hospital: 610-566-1936
Aston Veterinary Hospital: 610-494-5800
TRAVEL
SEPTA: 215-580-7110
Philadelphia International Airport: 215-937-6800
EMERGENCY SHELTERS
St. Marks United Methodist Church: 610-356-1199
Martin's Run: 1-800-327-3875
Showalter Science & Discovery: 1110 West 10th Street, Chester, PA
HELPFUL LINKS
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) www.readypa.org
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) www.fema.gov
FEMA for KIDS: www.fema.gov/kids FEMA en Español: www.fema.gov/esp
National Hurricane Center: www.hurricanes.gov/prepare
Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services for PA: 717-651-2715
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