Politics & Government
A List of Key Numbers and Information to Have During Irene
Numbers for hospitals and for other services.
As Hurricane Irene makes its way to the area, a list of emergency numbers may be useful to be kept on hand in case of an emergency situation during the storm. Here are some important ones:
ASSISTANCE
American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania Disaster Services (24 hours a day): 215-299-4889
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Philly311 (connects to to various sources of information in city government): 311 or 215-686-8686
Pennsylvania Insurance Department: 1-877-881-6388
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City police: Emergency: 911; : 215-686-3050
Emergency: 911. One local station is
Pennsylvania State Police Troop K: Non-emergency: 215-965-5870. *911 is only for emergencies. Do not dial 911 for information.
Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA): 717-651-2163
UTILITIES
PECO (Outage Center): 1-800-841-4141
Philadelphia Water Department: 215-685-6300
Philadelphia Gas Works: 215-235-1212
MEDICAL
Roxborough Memorial Hospital: 215-483-9900
Chestnut Hill Hospital: 215-248-8200
Albert Einstein Medical Center: 215-456-7890
SENIOR
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging: 610-490-1300
PETS
Pennsylvania SPCA: 215-426-6304
TRAVEL
SEPTA: 215-580-7110
Philadelphia International Airport: 215-937-6800
The city has also recommended people follow the following Twitter accounts: @Michael_Nutter @philly311 @philaoem @penndotnews @redcrossphilly @PhiladelphiaGov @511PAphilly
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