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Take small steps to make a big difference in being prepared for emergencies and to promote preparedness in your community. Learn how to prepare yourself and your household for emergencies.
September is also the peak of hurricane season. Act today to be better prepared for severe storms and flooding. The risk of flooding in Philadelphia is increasing and is expected to rise further.
This is driven by factors such as climate change and warmer temperatures that contribute to rising sea levels, more severe storms and storm surges, and heavier rainfall. Learn about flooding in Philadelphia and mold clean-up after floods.
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s Community-based Flu Campaign (CFC) helps bring influenza vaccination directly into the community. Participating community partners can receive influenza vaccine to host special clinics for uninsured adults ages 19 and older who are residents of Philadelphia.
The Immunization Program provides influenza vaccines and supplies for vaccinating at no cost to the community partner. If you are interested, please reach out to Nichole.J.Taylor@phila.gov for more information and the registration form.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has established a central vaccine portal at pa.gov/vaccines with more information on the state’s recommendations and requirements. CHOP has published a webpage with questions and answers regarding the recent developments in vaccine recommendations.
For more information on where to get vaccines in Philadelphia, visit phila.gov/vaccines.
We offer information and materials on the latest public health topics, such as extreme heat, utility assistance, and other essential resources and services for the public.
It’s a great way to share public health resources, answer questions, and explore how we can work together to help our neighbors, families, clients and colleagues stay safe and informed.
Reach out for:
Find nearby sites and meal programs through the City’s Free Food Finder. Call 311 before going to a food pantry to make sure it is open.
Find a NCAC near you offering services, such as over-the-counter COVID-19 test kits and masks; over-the-counter HIV test kits; condoms and other sexual wellness materials; STD testing; harm reduction supplies; nicotine replacement therapy; free children’s books, and monthly health screenings by Jefferson Health Collaborative (at select locations).
The PDPH Public Health Preparedness Program sends this newsletter and other resources to the Community Response Partner Network.
Information on City public health guidance, services, resources, and more. Press 3 for interpretation in your language, press 2 for Spanish. Dial 711 for TRS/TTY assistance.
Leave us a message at 215-683-0806 or email us at publichealthpreparedness@phila.gov.