Severe Weather Resources For the Philadelphia Area
Snowstorms are nothing new to our area, but the storm system moving in this weekend is presenting some potentially unique challenges for the Philadelphia area. It’s important to know where…
Snowstorms are nothing new to our area, but the storm system moving in this weekend is presenting some potentially unique challenges for the Philadelphia area.
It's important to know where to go to find official information, weather updates, road closures, and other important safety information.
Official Government Links:
- Phila.gov
- Philadelphia Police Department X Updates
- Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Updates
- PHLAirport
Media Outlets:
Meteorologists to Follow
- Adam Joseph (6ABC)
- Bill Kelly (CBS)
- Cecily Tynan (6ABC)
- Karen Rogers 6(ABC)
- Brittney Shipp (6ABC)
- Justin Godynick (6ABC)
- Grant Gilmore (CBS)
- Andrew Kozak (CBS)
- Sue Serio (Fox29)
- Scott Williams (FOX 29)
- Drew Anderson (Fox 29)
Other Important Resources:
- 911: Life-threatening emergencies
- 211: Shelter, food, utilities and recovery resources
- 988: Mental health crises
- 311: Philadelphia residents can make 311 requests through Philly311’s online portal, the Philly311 app or by emailing philly311@phila.gov. City officials encourage residents to use the app to be able to attach pictures.
- Road conditions and travel restrictions are communicated via 511PA and the 511PA app. Drivers can sign up for personalized 511PA alerts. Residents may call 511 for updates.
- PECO outages can be reported online, by using the PECO mobile app, by texting ADDOUTAGE to MYPECO (697326) or by calling PECO directly at 1-800-841-4141.
- Residents can sign up for ReadyPhila alerts online or by texting ReadyPhila to 888-777.
