In an emergency, knowing who to contact can make all the difference. Below is a list of important phone numbers and resources for emergency services and critical support in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Immediate Emergencies
- Police, Fire, Ambulance: 911
For immediate emergencies requiring urgent assistance.
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Non-Emergency Contacts
- Reading Police Department (Non-Emergency): 610-655-6116
- Reading Fire Department (Non-Emergency): 610-655-6080
- Reading EMS (Non-Emergency): 610-655-6623
- Berks County Sheriff’s Office: 610-478-6240
- Crime Alert Berks: 1-877-373-9913 – Report tips anonymously.
City Departments
- Citizen’s Service Center: 1-877-727-3234
- Mayor’s Office: 610-655-6234
- Human Resources: 610-655-4091
- Property Maintenance: 1-877-727-3234
- City of Reading Public Works: 610-655-6322
Health & Crisis Services
- Reading Hospital (Tower Health): 484-628-8000
- Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center: 610-378-2000
- Berks Community Health Center: 610-988-4838
- Poison Control Center: 1-800-222-1222
- ruOK? – Berks County Suicide Prevention: 610-379-2007
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: 988
- Safe Berks – Domestic Violence Support: 610-373-1206
Utilities & Public Services
- PPL Electric Utilities (Power Outages): 1-800-342-5775
- UGI Gas (Gas Leaks): 1-800-276-2722
- Reading Area Water Authority: 610-406-6300
- PennDOT Road Conditions: 1-888-783-6783
Animal & Environmental Emergencies
- Animal Rescue League of Berks County: 610-373-8830
- Human Pennsylvania – Veterinary Hospital: 610-921-VETS (8387)
- PA Game Commission (Wildlife Emergencies): 610-926-3136
Weather & Disaster Resources
- National Weather Service Alerts (Reading, PA): 7-Day Forecast
- American Red Cross of Eastern Pennsylvania: 610-375-4383
- Berks County Department of Emergency Services: 610-374-4800
Additional Support Services
- United Way of Berks County: 610-685-4550
- Helping Harvest – Fresh Food Bank: 610-926-5802
- Salvation Army – Reading Corps: 610-373-5208
- Hope Rescue Mission – 645 N 6th Street: 610-375-4224
- Opportunity House – 430 N 2nd Street: 610-375-4224
- Mary’s Shelter – 615 Kenhorst Blvd: 610-376-1973
- Family Promise – 325 N 5th Street: 610-373-3323
Stay Prepared
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