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Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency

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Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency

@PEMAHQ

Keeping you safe and prepared.💪 Call 911 for emergencies.🤳 Director: @PEMADirector 👨

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Joined April 2014

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NWS Pittsburgh
@NWSPittsburgh
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⚠️ Slow-moving storms are bringing heavy rainfall (2"+ per hour) and will continue into the evening. Please stay alert and remember: Turn around, don’t drown! Avoid driving through flooded roadways. #WeatherAlert #SafetyFirst #Flooding
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Philadelphia OEM
@PhilaOEM
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Flood Warning until 6:15PM for small streams and low-lying areas. Do not drive through flooded roads. weather.gov/phi ASL Link: youtu.be/nib4f_YOp3c
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@PEMAHQ
Jul 5
Sunday, July 5, 2026 ⸻ Torrential downpours could cause flash flooding this evening. Keep on top of changing weather conditions. Have at least two reliable ways to get alerts. 🤳 Charge up devices now, if you can. 📲 Think about what you'd need if you had to leave quickly,
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NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHolly
Jul 5
Showers and thunderstorms increase through tonight, and again on Monday. Areas of torrential rain will be possible, which could lead to flash flooding tonight and again on Monday. Some severe thunderstorms also possible this evening. Stay weather aware! #pawx #njwx #dewx #mdwx
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Philadelphia OEM
@PhilaOEM
Jul 5
Stay weather aware and have a plan if severe storms move into the area. Excessive rainfall may cause flash flooding.
NWS Mount Holly
@NWS_MountHolly
Jul 5
Another round of heavy showers & thunderstorms beginning late this afternoon into this evening could bring additional instances of flash flooding, especially in flood prone/urban areas. A Flood Watch is in effect for central and northern portions of our forecast area.
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Governor Josh Shapiro
@GovernorShapiro
Jul 5
Our teams at PEMA and PUC are in close touch with PPL and PECO, supporting efforts to restore power as quickly as possible following severe storms that impacted central and southeast Pennsylvania last night. As strong storms are expected to move through Pennsylvania again this
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Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
@PEMAHQ
Jul 5
Still dealing with power loss in this heat? Safety tips that could help: - Consider going somewhere with a/c to cool off 🛒 - Call 211 for cooling shelters/other resources 🤳 - The lowest level of your home will be coolest 👇 - Drink lots of water 🥤 - An unopened refrigerator
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Homeless Services
@PHLCityHomeless
Jul 5
A #CodeRed remains in effect until 8 tonight, Sunday, 7/5. Homeless Street Outreach Teams are working to reach people in the extreme heat. If you see someone living/sleeping outside, call the Outreach Hotline: (215) 232-1984.
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Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
@PEMAHQ
Jul 5
If you lost power and are running a generator, keep it outdoors — at least 20 feet away from windows, doors, and attached garages.
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@PEMAHQ
Jul 5
More severe weather is possible today. Be ready for winds and heavy rain. 🌬️⛈️
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@PEMAHQ
Jul 3
Drowning is quiet. Keep an eye on kids near water. If a child goes missing, check the water FIRST. 🌊👀
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@PEMAHQ
Jul 2
Stay hydrated during this heat wave, youse and yinz. 🥵🥤
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Readygov
@Readygov
Jul 2
🎆 Fireworks are a Fourth of July tradition, but safety should always come first. Before you celebrate, learn how to use fireworks safely, protect your loved ones and pets, and help prevent fires: ready.gov/summer-ready#t… More tips in our blog: fema.gov/blog/freedom-a…
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