As Hurricane Irene makes its way to the area, a list of emergency numbers may be useful to be kept on hand in case of an emergency situation during the storm. Here are some important ones:

ASSISTANCE

American Red Cross of Southeastern Pennsylvania Disaster Services (24 hours a day): 215-299-4889

Philly311 (connects to to various sources of information in city government): 311 or 215-686-8686

Pennsylvania Insurance Department: 1-877-881-6388

City police: Emergency: 911; 14th District Police: 215-686-3140

Philadelphia Fire Department: Emergency: 911. The closest station is at Germantown Avenue and Carpenter Lane (Engine 9, Ladder 21)

Pennsylvania State Police Troop K: Non-emergency: 215-965-5870. *911 is only for emergencies. Do not dial 911 for information.

Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA): 717-651-2163

UTILITIES

PECO (Outage Center): 1-800-841-4141

Philadelphia Water Department: 215-685-6300

Philadelphia Gas Works: 215-235-1212

MEDICAL

Roxborough Memorial Hospital: 215-483-9900

Chestnut Hill Hospital: 215-248-8200

Albert Einstein Medical Center: 215-456-7890

SENIOR

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging: 610-490-1300

PETS

Pennsylvania SPCA: 215-426-6304

TRAVEL

SEPTA: 215-580-7110

Philadelphia International Airport: 215-937-6800

The city has also recommended people follow the following Twitter accounts: @Michael_Nutter @philly311 @philaoem @penndotnews @redcrossphilly @PhiladelphiaGov @511PAphilly