Warming Centers Open Across Philadelphia Amid Figid Temperatures

PHILADELPHIA — With frigid temperatures plaguing the Philadelphia region, Philadelphia officials have enacted a Code Blue cold weather emergency, opening up Warming Center across the city.

Due to the extremely cold conditions, the Office of Homeless Services (OHS) declared a Code Blue on Thursday until further notice. During this time, the city is implementing special measures to keep people who are homeless safe. If you see someone who needs shelter, call 215-232-1984.

Currently, several Warming Center locations are open to residents looking to stay warm. Warming center locations can be subject to change as this new initiative continues to be implemented.

See open Warming Centers online here.

The OHS Tuesday reported an additional 962 individuals have visited a City Warming Center since last reported on Monday. This brings the total number of individuals who have accessed a Warming Center to at least 1,005 people.

Additional Resources

• How to access a shelter bed: Call the Homeless Street Outreach Team at 215-232-1984 or walk into any City-funded intake center.
• Where to find a food site: Find a nearby site for free groceries and/or prepacked boxes of food online here.

About Warming Centers

The Office of Homeless Services, in partnership with the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department, The Free Library of Philadelphia, and Project HOME opens warming centers during a Code Blue or Snow Emergency declaration.

Anyone who needs a warm indoor place to stay may visit a warming center or daytime drop-in center, where food is also available.

They may also call the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual DisAbility’s Homeless Street Outreach Team at 215-232-1984 to get a ride to one.