Code Red Heat Advisory for Thursday, July 24 and Friday, July 25

Published on July 23, 2025

PITTSBURGH – Allegheny County is activating a Code Red Heat Advisory for Thursday, July 24 and Friday, July 25 in response to forecasted weather that may pose a risk to vulnerable residents. The advisory may be extended as updated forecasts become available.

Cooling centers in the City of Pittsburgh and other municipalities across the county, including many senior centers, will be open to provide relief from the heat. Some locations will offer extended hours to ensure access to safe, cool spaces. When operating as a cooling center, senior centers will welcome residents of any age. The Department of Human Services is also taking additional actions including outreach to older adults, children, and people experiencing homelessness, in coordination with the City of Pittsburgh and other municipalities.

The latest list of open cooling centers, activation dates, and updates are posted at acdhs.org/codered. Residents who need assistance connecting to a cooling center or seeking other non-emergency assistance are encouraged to call 2-1-1.

The following locations will to serve as cooling centers on July 24 and 25 from 8 am – 7 pm (except where indicated otherwise below):

CitiParks - Beechview Center
1555 Broadway Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15216

CitiParks - Brighton Heights Center
3515 McClure Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

CitiParks - South Side
12th & Bingham Streets
Pittsburgh, Pa 15203

CitiParks - Greenfield
745 Greenfield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217

CitiParks - Homewood
7321 Frankstown Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15208

CitiParks - Sheraden
720 Sherwood Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15204

Elizabeth Seton Center
1900 Pioneer Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15226

LifeSpan - Clairton
530 Miller Ave
Clairton, PA 15025

Modified hours: 7/24, 9 am – 3 pm; 7/25: 9 am – 6 pm

LifeSpan - Mon Valley
Olympia Park Shopping Center
4313 Walnut Street
McKeesport, PA 15132

Modified hours: 7/24 and 7/25: 9 am – 6 pm

NAMS - Sharpsburg
209 13th Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15215

NAMS - Tarentum
704 Second Avenue, Suite 100-B
Tarentum, PA 15084

Plum Community Center
499 Center-New Texas Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15239

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