Credit: Montgomery County.
A Code Red Hot Weather Emergency is declared when the temperature or heat index is expected to be at or above 100°F for two hours or more
The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Public Health (OPH), have declared a "Code Red" Hot Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service.
The “Code Red” declaration will continue been extended through June 24 and 25, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
A Code Red Hot Weather Emergency is declared when the temperature or heat index is expected to be at or above 100°F for two hours or more. Extreme heat can cause illnesses including rash, cramps, exhaustion, and heat stroke. It can even cause death.
Extreme heat can be especially dangerous to:
Friends, relatives, or neighbors should check on people who may be at risk. Seek medical attention if you are experiencing symptoms of heat-related illness, including muscle cramps, headache, nausea, or vomiting.
For 24/7 information about crisis resources for utilities, food resources, and more, call 2-1-1. For housing resources and access to the Your Way Home crisis response system, call 610-278-3522.
The following cooling resources will be available during the Code Red Emergency. Days and hours for each location are listed below.
NORRISTOWN COOLING RESOURCES
Montco Senior Adult Activities Center
526 George Street, Norristown, PA 19401
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
POTTSTOWN COOLING RESOURCES
Pottstown Regional Public Library
500 East High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
610-970-6551
Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
TRICOUNTY ACTIVE ADULT CENTER
288 Moser Road, Pottstown, PA 19464
610-323-5009
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ADDITIONAL PA 2-1-1 COOLING PROGRAMS
During a Code Red Emergency, extreme heat cooling programs for all residents in need are available at 70+ sites in the region. Find a resource near you by visiting the PA 2-1-1 website.
CODE RED HELP FOR VULNERABLE RESIDENTS
The County provides additional services during Code Red Hot Weather Emergencies for vulnerable populations such as:
Those experiencing unsheltered homelessness: The Office of Housing and Community Development sends an alert to all Your Way Home providers. Street outreach teams and daytime homeless service programs provide water, cooling kits, and local cooling resources.
Older Adults: Montgomery County Office of Aging maintains a list of weather-sensitive older adult clients who are contacted by a case manager during heat emergencies to provide guidance or assistance accessing cooling resources.
HELPFUL TIPS
GET READYMONTCO EMERGENCY ALERTS VIA TEXT
Residents interested in receiving Code Red Weather Emergency alerts from the Office of Public Health directly to their phone may create a ReadyMontco account here. The ReadyMontco notification system delivers alerts about severe weather and other important events. Be sure to select the jurisdiction of residence, or others of interest, along with the types of advisories or alerts to be received for targeted notifications.
Low-income residents may be eligible for weatherization assistance to help make their homes more energy efficient and safe during weather emergencies. Please visit the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Weatherization Assistance Program page for more information or contact a Navicate at 610-278-3522.
For general hot weather information, please visit the Montgomery County Office of Public Health Extreme Weather webpage.
