Philadelphia Corporation for Aging Heatline activated Thursday

    Temperatures are back in the 90s today and the humidity is building, so the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging is turning its Heatline on.

    People who call 215-765-9040 between noon and 8 p.m. today can get advice about heat precautions, talk to city Health Department nurses and get tips about cooling centers and fan distribution sites.

    Today is the 15th Heatline activation day since May 28, when the service was first activated for the season.

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