Bucks County Issues Excessive Heat Warning

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Bucks County has issued an excessive heat warning through Wednesday,
July 17, with high temperatures expected for the next several days.

The extended stretch of days with temperatures above 90 degrees has prompted the opening of cooling centers in Upper, Central and Lower Bucks that are available for seniors and people experiencing homelessness and seeking refuge from the heat.

The following cooling centers will operate from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day unless otherwise noted:

• Bensalem Senior Citizens Association, 1850 Byberry Road, Bensalem 19020. Call 215-638-7720
  
• Ben Wilson Senior Activity Center, 580 Delmon Avenue, Warminster 18974. Call 215-672-8380.
  
• Bristol Borough Senior Center, 301 Wood Street, Bristol, PA 19007. Call 215-788-9238
  
• Bristol Township Senior Center, 2501 Bath Road, Bristol, PA 19007. Call 215-785-6322
  
• Morrisville Senior Service Center, 31 E. Cleveland Avenue, Morrisville, PA 19067. Call 215-295-0567
• Quakertown Masonic Lodge, 501 W. Broad Street, Quakertown 18951. Call 267-450-5191
• Riegelsville Borough Hall (Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.), 615 Easton Road, Riegelsville 18077. Call 610-749-2726
• Senior centers throughout Bucks County also are open and available daily to residents 55 and over. Check with your local senior center for hours of operation and details.

The county issues an excessive heat warning when the National Weather Service forecasts daytime temperatures will reach 95 degrees by 11 a.m. on two or more consecutive days, or when heat indexes will reach 100 degrees on any given day.

Municipalities or nonprofit agencies interested in participating in this program in the future should contact Bucks County Emergency Services at 215-340-8700.