Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! Thank you to our employees for all their hard work and dedication to city services. There will be no trash and recycling collections today, September 7, in observance of the holiday. Collections will be behind one day for the remainder of the week. There will be no second collections this week due to the holiday https://ow.ly/FAO550WNCmI.

09/07/2026

09/03/2026

The Slight Risk (level 2 out of 5) has been expanded to include most of our area. The main severe potential is focused primarily on tonight. The intensity, extent and timing depends on thunderstorm development well to our west and northwest this afternoon.

09/03/2026

Is your business ready to remain open in the face of disaster? Join us with United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey for our 1-hour READY Business workshop on Thursday, September 10th at 10 am. This workshop is designed to equip local businesses and nonprofits with the knowledge and tools necessary for emergency preparedness and resilience.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to:
- Develop a straightforward Business Continuity Plan
- Identify local hazards and safeguard their business
- Understand the steps to take during an emergency
- Protect important records and information

Resgsiter here: https://lnkd.in/gHUPp6SX

09/03/2026

From our ReadyPhiladelphia Alert and Warning program: The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning until 9:15am this morning (9/3) for small streams and low-lying areas. Do not drive through flooded roads.
Read more: https://evb.gg/n
Text READYPHILA to 888777 for free alerts from our office direct to your device.

09/03/2026

Flash Flood Warning including Philadelphia PA, Camden NJ, and Wilmington DE until 5:30 AM EDT. Flash Flooding of urban and poor drainage areas is possible within the warned area due to very heavy rainfall.

09/02/2026

Starting April 2026, Philadelphia residents get a 15% discount on flood insurance policies through the National Flood Insurance Program.

09/01/2026

Happy ! NPM is recognized each September to promote family & community disaster planning now & year-round. This month's newsletter is PACKED with steps you can take today to become more prepared, from signing up for emergency alerts to flood damage tips to how to build a go-kit. We have you covered! Get started with us here: https://tinyurl.com/552xm8yy