Weather
Code Red Emergency Declared In Montgomery County
Cooling centers and numerous other resources will be activated this week as the heat index ascends to a dizzying 108.
NORRISTOWN, PA — With another bout of extreme heat on the way to the region, Montgomery County leadership has declared a "code red" hot weather emergency.
The emergency is in place from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
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The county typically issues code reds when the heat index is expected to be 100 degrees or above for more than two hours. Tuesday's index is forecasted to rise to 108, with dangerous conditions continuing for hours during the day.
The declaration allows the county to marshal additional emergency resources like cooling centers.
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"Those especially at risk are lower income households, individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness, rural communities, residents in urbanized areas, infants and children, older adults, laborers, people with chronic medical conditions, those who take certain medications, and athletes," the county said. "Friends, relatives, or neighbors should check on people who may be at risk. Seek medical attention if you are experiencing symptoms of heat-related illness, including muscle cramps, headache, nausea, or vomiting."
Details on cooling centers are included below:
Norristown Hospitality Center
530 Church Street, Norristown, PA 19401
610-277-1321
Open during the hours of the Code Red Hot Weather emergency, including weekends.
Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library
1001 Powell Street, Norristown, PA 19401
610-278-5100
Open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pottstown Regional Public Library
500 East High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
610-970-6551
Open Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Open Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
TriCounty Active Adult Center
288 Moser Road, Pottstown, PA 19464
610-323-5009
Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
To report an issue, call the county's 24/7 mobile crisis line at 855-634-HOPE. More resources are also available on the state's 2-1-1 website.
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