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Allegheny County Issues Code Red Heat Advisory
28 Jun
Summary
- Code Red heat advisory issued for June 29-July 1 due to high temperatures.
- Outreach teams will assist vulnerable residents, including seniors and homeless individuals.
- Five cooling centers in Pittsburgh open daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Allegheny County officials have issued a Code Red heat advisory for Monday, June 29, through Wednesday, July 1, due to anticipated high temperatures exceeding 90 degrees. These extreme conditions pose a risk to vulnerable populations.
County agencies will conduct outreach to older adults, including home-delivered meal drivers and care management workers checking on them. Seniors needing assistance can call the SeniorLine at 412-350-5460. Outreach teams will also provide water and cooling supplies to those experiencing unsheltered homelessness, who can visit Second Avenue Commons daily.
Five cooling centers in Pittsburgh will open from Monday, June 29, through Thursday, July 2, operating daily from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. These centers are located in Beechview, Greenfield, Homewood, Sheraden, and South Side. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, limit outdoor activity, and never leave children or pets in vehicles. Awareness of heat exhaustion symptoms is crucial for those working outdoors.
