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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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