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Philly has had dirty air for a long time. Climate change is making it worse. Heat, wildfire smoke, and longer pollen seasons make it harder to breathe, especially for people with asthma.
Philly has had dirty air for a long time. Climate change is making it worse. Heat, wildfire smoke, and longer pollen seasons make it harder to breathe, especially for people with asthma.
About 21 percent of children in the Philadelphia region have asthma, compared to under 6 percent nationally.
About 21 percent of children in the Philadelphia region have asthma, compared to under 6 percent nationally.
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What's happening?
What's happening?
Rising temperatures, wildfire smoke, and longer pollen seasons cause bad air quality and aggravate health concerns. Neighborhoods near highways and industrial areas face compounding sources of air pollution on top of these climate-driven changes.
What is the City doing?
What is the City doing?
Learn what the City is doing to prepare and recover from poor air quality caused by Climate Change.
What can you do?
What can you do?
Learn how to prepare and get ideas for taking action as a community. Checking in on neighbors. Building a block-level plan for poor air quality.
Gathering idea
Gathering idea
Talk with neighbors about who on your block is most vulnerable on bad air days. Share where to get free masks and clean air resources. Make a check-in plan for your street so no one is dealing with poor air quality alone.
Speak up
Speak up
Find and contact your elected officials to advocate for meaningful change. A few ideas to get started below.
Find and contact your elected officials to advocate for meaningful change. A few ideas to get started below.
Learn more about "How Philly Works".
Advocate for more trees and green space in your neighborhood.
Connect with environmental justice organizations working on air quality equity in your district.
Push for clean air shelter access and indoor air quality resources in communities that need them most.
Help neighbors sign up for emergency alerts.
Get help
Get help
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Text READYPHILA to 888-777 for alerts · Call 311 for City help · Call or text 211 for bills, housing, and more.
Emergency Resources
Emergency Resources
ReadyPhiladelphia Office of Emergency Management
The City of Philadelphia’s emergency information notification system is ReadyPhiladelphia. To sign up, text ReadyPhila to 888-777 or go to the link above to select additional alerts, select preferences, and choose the language. Most alerts are available in eleven languages: English, French, Arabic, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Swahili, and American Sign Language.ReadyPhiladelphia Office of Emergency Management
Health Information Card Philadelphia Department of Public Health
Fill out a health information card and keep it with you in your wallet, purse or other safe place. A health information card will help you keep track of: emergency contact information, communication needs, any special equipment or supplies you require, important health information, and current medications. Health Information Card Philadelphia Department of Public Health
Mental Health and Public Health Emergencies Philadelphia Department of Public Health
Emergencies can make it hard to take care of your mental health. Being prepared can help. Make a plan to make sure your basic needs and support systems are available during an emergency.Mental Health and Public Health Emergencies Philadelphia Department of Public Health
For the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988. Free online screening and resources: www.HealthyMindsPhilly.org
Education + Information Resources
Education + Information Resources
Breathe Philly Philadelphia Department of Public Health
Breathe Philly, the Health Department’s new air monitoring project, increases Philadelphia’s air monitoring capabilities and improves community access to air quality data. With over 75 sensors placed throughout Philadelphia, we are able to measure two common air pollutants, particulate matter (PM2.5) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2). These sensors measure pollution in real-time so you can see current air quality where you live, work, or play using the Breathe Philly dashboard.Breathe Philly Philadelphia Department of Public Health
AirNow EPA & Partners
Real-time AQI (Air Quality Index) information across the nation, explore archived dates, air quality webcams, and more.AirNow EPA & Partners
Family Emergency Plan OEM
Keep track of local emergency contacts, important phone numbers, medical information, and family meeting locations. Keep a copy within easy access so that you or your family members can refer to it in case an emergency happens.Family Emergency Plan OEM
READY Home, READY Business & READY Community Preparedness Workshops OEM
The Office of Emergency Management works with businesses and non-profit organizations like schools, places of worship, libraries, and community centers to prepare for any kind of emergency. Our READYBusiness and READYHome are free, hour-long, intense programs that will leave you knowing what to have in your hand, heart and home in the event of an emergency. If you’re interested in OEM visiting your neighborhood group or business, please email us at oem@phila.gov.READY Home, READY Business & READY Community Preparedness Workshops OEM
Disaster & Social Services Hotline PA 211
From help with a utilities bill, to housing assistance, after-school programs for kids, and more, you can dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211 to talk with a resource specialist for free. Our specialists will listen to your needs and give you information on programs in your community that might be able to help.Disaster & Social Services Hotline PA 211
Service Link Penn Center for Public Health
Volunteers work with clients in confidential settings to secure basic living needs such as housing, physical and mental health, food, utilities and repairs, adult education, child-related, employment, financial, transportation, and legal advice. Service Link Penn Center for Public Health
Community Response Partner Network (CRPN) Newsletter
The CRPN Newsletter is issued approximately every two weeks and in response to emerging public health hazards. The newsletters have seasonal preparedness information. To begin receiving these newsletters and other essential information you can share with your trusted contacts, please enroll in the Community Response Partner Network (CRPN).Community Response Partner Network (CRPN) Newsletter
Philadelphia Department of Public Health Public Health Preparedness Community Resources
Order free educational materials, request training or resource tabling, sign up for webinars or newsletters. Public health emergencies are any disaster or crisis that can harm the health of Philadelphia residents and communities. The Philadelphia Department of Public Health (PDPH) works every day to make sure Philadelphia is prepared. Our plans involve partners at the local, state, and federal levels, and the Public Health Preparedness Program (PHP) works with community partners and service providers to keep residents informed and safe.Philadelphia Department of Public Health Public Health Preparedness Community Resources
AirNow Wildfire Smoke Guide
This Guide is intended to provide state, tribal, and local public health officials with information they need to be prepared for smoke events and, when wildfire smoke is present, to communicate health risks and take measures to protect the public. AirNow Wildfire Smoke Guide
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