PGH Emergency Management & Homeland Security
@PittsburghOEMHS
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Supporting the mission areas of Protection, Prevention, Mitigation, Response, & Recovery. This page is not monitored 24/7. Call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
Pittsburgh, PA
Joined March 2010
Potential freeze conditions overnight
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@PittsburghOEMHS activated the Emergency Operations Center for the EQT Pittsburgh 10 Miler & 10K held by @P3RmovesPGH Thanks to @PghPolice, @PghEMS, the Bureau of Fire, the Department of Public Works, Crossing Guards, @UPMC , @PGHtransit , @PAStatePolice & @AlleghenyCoPD.
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Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃👻
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October 28th is National First Responders Day. Please join us in thanking our Pittsburgh Police, Fire, EMS, and Emergency Management for their service! #NationalFirstRespondersDay
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Today Pittsburgh stands united in grief and solidarity as we remember the victims, the survivors and all those impacted by the antisemitic violence that shook our city seven years ago.
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Sisters can make excellent emergency contacts. Just ... maybe not these sisters. 🧙🐈⬛
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Local Heavy Rainfall Possible Today/Tonight
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The U.S. Small Business Administration approved @GovernorShapiro & PA Emergency Management Agency request to make financial aid available to individuals affected by the 9/9/25, fire at the Jefferson Apartment Complex on Forward Ave. For more info: https://t.co/Uo6V1Lcvd2
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We need your input! Allegheny County is currently in the process of updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) for 2026, and is looking for your feedback on the current plan draft! If interested, see the attached flyer for the meeting times and locations!
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Potential severe weather this evening
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Today is Emergency Management Coordinators Day, as proclaimed by @GovernorShapiro. 🥳🙌 Every county and municipality in Pennsylvania has emergency experts who work daily to protect lives, property, and the environment from emergencies and natural disasters. These dedicated
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Thank you to the many volunteers for delivering meals to first responders throughout the City of Pittsburgh today. This dedicated group has graciously made and delivered meals on 9/11 for the last fifteen years as a way to thank first responders for their service. #NeverForget
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UPDATE: All occupants have been accounted for and there are no reported injuries at this time. @PittsburghOEMHS is assisting with immediate needs with assistance from the @RedCross and @SalvationArmyPA. The fire is not yet contained. Please continue to avoid the area.
Fire is currently battling a four-alarm fire in the 5680 block Forward Avenue Please avoid the area at this time. Multiple companies are working in the area and are en route. More details will be provided when possible.
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See the following regarding possible severe weather tonight into tomorrow (9/5-9/6)!
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OK, drivers! 🚘 🛻 It’s time for us to do our part to keep Pennsylvania children safe out on the roads. Breaking the School Bus Stopping Law can result in expensive fines, points on driver’s licenses, and 60-day license suspensions. When in doubt, just stop! ✋ 🛑 #BacktoSchool
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Pittsburgh Fire responded to an apartment fire in the 1500 block of Letort St. at 8:15 p.m. One victim was extricated from a unit in cardiac arrest. She was pronounced deceased at the scene. A male suffered a wrist laceration. Fire investigators will investigate the cause.
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Look out for rabies vaccine baits! If you see small packets dropped in your yard or park, don't touch them. They help protect wildlife from rabies. Keep your pets and kids away from them.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE! Due to the forecasted extreme temperatures for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 12 and Wednesday, August 13, 2025, COOLING CENTERS WILL BE ACTIVATED! CitiParks will active 5 HAL Senior Centers as Cooling Centers on 8/12 and 8/13 from 8 AM - 7 PM.
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