Delaware County Cold Weather Plan

Released: November 9, 2023

 

Delaware County’s 2023/2024 Cold Weather Plan

Multiple agencies prepared to assist residents in winter weather conditions

 

Delaware County Council reminds residents that various County agencies offer additional support and resources to the homeless, elderly, and vulnerable residents when harsh cold, snow, and freezing conditions take place during the winter season. When weather conditions pose a threat to individuals who are homeless, elderly, or medically fragile, a network of agencies works to help residents obtain shelter, food, and assistance.

 

Several County agencies are prepared to help residents cope with extreme weather conditions, from sheltering the homeless to reaching out to the elderly. Council reminds residents about these services should they need assistance or if they know of someone who needs help.

 

The following Delaware County agencies assist people year-round and also during extreme weather conditions:

 

The Delaware County Department of Human Services, Adult and Family Services

 

This department partners with various agencies to offer additional services through the Homeless Services Coalition of Delaware County, a group of 90 individuals and organizations dedicated to providing services to the homeless. They also publish the Resource Guide to Homeless Services which details a variety of services including shelters, housing, meals, treatment programs, and government services.

 

Human Services website: http://www.delcohsa.org/adultfamily.html

Human Services phone: (610) 713-2365

 

 

The County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA)

 

COSA extends outreach to senior citizens, including having case managers check on seniors who may be vulnerable. Tips on how to stay warm and safe during the winter are available on informational COSA Weatherline at (610) 872-1558

 

COSAS website: www.delcosa.org

COSA phone: (610) 490-1300

 

Community Action Agency of Delaware County

 

CAADC is the county’s anti-poverty agency and can assist residents with obtaining shelter and meals.

 

CAADC website: www.caadc.org

CAADC phone: (610) 874-8451

 

 

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) / PECO

 

LIHEAP helps low-income families pay their heating bills. PECO also offers programs for people experiencing hardship, a low-income usage reduction program, and discounted rates for low-income families.

 

LIHEAP website: https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/LIHEAP.aspx

LIHEAP phone: 1-866-857-7095 If hearing impaired call 711

 

PECO website: www.peco.com

PECO phone: 1-800-494-4000

 

 

During cold weather, outreach teams and local authorities can take homeless adults to emergency shelter programs, which are operated by the Salvation Army (Chester Corps), Breaking Bread Community, and the Life Center of Eastern Delaware County.

 

  • Salvation Army, Chester Corps: 151 W. 15th St., Chester, (610) 874-0423
  • Life Center of Eastern Delaware County: 6310 Market St., Upper Darby, (610) 734-5770

·   Breaking Bread Community: 107 Long Lane, Upper Darby, (484) 462-0135

 

Outreach Team: (267) 671-4357

 

The County’s 2022/2023 Cold Weather Plan can be found at

https://delcopa.gov/pdf/ColdWeatherPlan23-24.pdf

 

Residents are encouraged to register for the DelcoAlert notification system which alerts residents of weather emergencies such as road closures, power outages, and other extreme weather situations.

 

Residents are encouraged to register for the Delco Alert notification system which alerts residents of weather emergencies such as road closures, power outages, and other extreme weather situations. Register for Delco Alert here www.delcopa.gov/delcoalert/delcoalert.html

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