We must keep these lines open for life-threatening situations,” officials said.Here are the Philadelphia Police District emergency lines (to be used only if 911 fails):1st District – 215‑686‑3010 / 215‑686‑30112nd District – 215‑686‑3020 / 215‑686‑30213rd District – 215‑686‑3030 / 215‑686‑30315th District – 215‑686‑3050 / 215‑686‑30517th District – 215‑686‑3070 / 215‑686‑30718th District – 215‑686‑3080 / 215‑686‑30819th District – 215‑686‑3090 / 215‑686‑309112th District – 215‑686‑3120 / 215‑686‑312114th District – 215‑686‑3140 / 215‑686‑314115th District – 215‑686‑3150 / 215‑686‑315116th District – 215‑686‑3160 / 215‑686‑316117th District – 215‑686‑3170 / 215‑686‑317118th District – 215‑686‑3180 / 215‑686‑318119th District – 215‑686‑3190 / 215‑686‑319122nd District – 215‑686‑3220 / 215‑686‑322124th District – 215‑686‑3240 / 215‑686‑324125th District – 215‑686‑3250 / 215‑686‑325126th District – 215‑686‑3260 / 215‑686‑326135th District – 215‑686‑3350 / 215‑686‑335139th District – 215‑686‑3390 / 215‑686‑3391Airport Unit (77th District) – 215‑937‑6816 / 215‑937‑6817DVIC OPS CENTER – 215‑897‑0800To find your district’s map or location,

The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency sent out a text alert Friday afternoon saying that the state's 911 system is not functioning properly.

As state officials spread the word about Friday’s intermittent 911 outage, many heard alerts via their phone or terrestrial broadcasting. What we heard was a two-part system — EMnet and the Emergency Alert System — activated,

:Pennsylvania’s 911 system was fully restored by 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, according to officials. Emergency call functionality has resumed statewide following Friday’s widespread outage.Residents can now call 911 as normal for

Berks County residents should continue trying to use 911 in the county for emergencies. Anyone who is unable to get through should call 610-655-4911 as an alternative. Berks County officials also warn residents not to call 911 to "test the situation."

State legislator Abigail Salisbury (34th District) continues to address ways to better prepare municipalities for heavy storms, like the storm that left nearly half a million people without power April 29.

The slow-moving thunderstorms could lead to flash flooding, so here are some tips about how to stay informed and stay safe.

Pennsylvania's emergency agencies, NWS and PEMA, collaborate to tackle severe weather threats, floods, and public safety challenges, even amidst funding cuts.