Extreme Heat Health Alert Issued

The Chester County Health Department has issued an Extreme Heat Health Alert in response to the National Weather Service forecast for extremely dangerous temperatures and heat index values. This designation is in effect from Wednesday June 10, 2026 to Saturday June 13, 2026 and could be extended if the forecast worsens.

Cooling centers are open across Chester County for those needing a place to cool off. To find a cooling center visit https://bit.ly/ChesCoHeatRelief. Before seeking shelter at these spaces, please check cooling center facilities’ webpage or call ahead (contact information can be found on the map) to ensure their hours have not changed.

Chester County residents can contact the Chester County Human Needs Network by calling 211 or text their zip code to 898-211. The Human Needs Network connects Chester County residents to housing, utility, mental and behavioral health, and other human service supports.

Residents can register to receive emergency and non-emergency alerts for their community through ReadyChesco, the Chester County Department of Emergency Services’ official emergency notification system. Residents can sign up to receive alerts through email, text, and/or phone call at ReadyChesCo.org<http://www.ReadyChesCo.org>. Notifications for Public Health should be turned on.

Additional information about how to stay safe during extreme heat is available at chesco.org/heat<https://www.chesco.org/4250/Extreme-Heat>.