06/30/2026
CODE RED FOR UPPER DARBY
Upper Darby, PA- Delaware County has issued a Code Red notification for excessive heat, Wednesday, July 1st through, Saturday, July 4th.
In response, Upper Darby Mayor Ed Brown announces that the Township will provide a cooling station at the Watkins Center (326 Watkins Ave, Upper Darby, Pa), Wednesday, July 1st through, Thursday, July 2nd.
The hours of operation will be 8:00am and extend closing to 7:00pm on July 1 and July 2, 2026.
For more information and assistance, the Delaware County Health Department Wellness Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at (484) 276-2100.
As of June 30, 2026, Heat Plan resources to help residents cope with extreme heat include:
Upper Darby Libraries, operating on their normal schedules July 1 and July 2, 2026:
Upper Darby Sellers Memorial Free Library, 76 S State Rd, 9:00am-8:00pm
Upper Darby Free Library Municipal Branch, 501 Bywood Ave, 10:00am-5:00pm
Upper Darby Library Primos-Secane Branch, 409 Ashland Ave, 9:00am-8:00pm
Savage Sanctuary at 6931 Ludlow St, Upper Darby, PA 19082 open to the public as a cooling center from 9:00am-5:00pm on July 1 and July 2, 2026.
The Project Share Recovery Learning Center at 7200 Chestnut Street, Upper Darby, PA 19082 open daily, 9:00am-5:00pm.
The Mental Health Partnerships (MHP) Outreach Team circulates in areas frequented by unsheltered persons with the goal of placing individuals in an air-conditioned facility. The MHP Outreach Team can be contacted by calling (267) 671-4357.
Health notifications are guided by temperature conditions. Additional heat health information, recommendations, and resources for vulnerable populations can be found at this link: https://delcopa.gov/health-department/heat-information
The Mental Health Partnerships (MHP) Outreach Team circulates in areas frequented by unsheltered persons with the goal of placing individuals in an air-conditioned facility. The MHP Outreach Team can be contacted by calling (267) 671-4357.
Please visit www.upperdarby.org for any updates.
Upper Darby Township remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents.