Pittsburgh Emergency Management & Homeland Security

Official City of Pittsburgh Office of EM & HS page. Not monitored 24/7. For emergencies, call 911.

The mission of the Pittsburgh Office of Emergency Management & Homeland Security (OEMHS) is to reduce the vulnerability of the populace and property of the city to injury and loss resulting from natural or human caused disasters; to provide prompt and efficient rescue, care and treatment of persons threatened or victimized by disaster; to provide for rapid and orderly restoration and recovery foll

06/11/2026

It's going to be hot today and feeling in the 90s!

-Start hydrating early—don't wait until you're thirsty.
-Drink water regularly throughout the day.
-Increase fluid intake when spending time outdoors or in the heat.
-Drink extra water before, during, and after physical activity.
-Limit alcohol and excessive caffeine during hot weather.
-Check on children, older adults, and pets.
-If someone shows signs of heat illness, move them to a cool place and seek medical attention if symptoms worsen.

06/11/2026

One of the first signs of heat illness is muscle cramps, so if you start cramping up it's time to act:

— Get someplace cooler, stat ☃️
— Remove excess clothing 👋
— Drink a cool sports drink 🧃
— Avoid caffeine/alcohol 🚫🍸

Seek medical help if your cramps don't go away in an hour, you have heart problems, or you are on a low-sodium diet.

06/11/2026

With high temperatures today, CitiParks - Pittsburgh Parks & Recreation is activating five Healthy Active Living Centers as Cooling Centers on Thursday, June 11 until 7:00 PM tonight:

📍 Beechview Healthy Active Living Center
📍 Greenfield Healthy Active Living Center
📍 Homewood Healthy Active Living Center
📍 Sheraden Healthy Active Living Center
📍 South Side Healthy Active Living Community Center

Photos from Pittsburgh Emergency Management & Homeland Security's post

06/05/2026

Please view the following update regarding potential severe weather for this Saturday (6/6/26)!

06/04/2026

Please view the following for potential severe weather for our area this Saturday (6/6/26)!

06/01/2026

It's the first day of hurricane season and because weather can be cruel, we do have to be ready for hurricanes even though we're landlocked. 😒🙄

In Pennsylvania, that means prepping for winds and flooding.

A few ways to be ready for hurricane season:
1. Gather basic emergency supplies at home, for the car, and at work 🔦
2. Have at least 2 reliable ways to get weather alerts 🤳
3. Take steps to protect your home from severe weather 🛠️