🌡️ July 2025: Lykens Endures Dangerous Heat Wave
The small borough of Lykens in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, is facing record-breaking heat, with temperatures reaching into the high 90s and heat indices climbing well above 100°F. These intense weather conditions are putting pressure on local morgue and body storage facilities, especially in smaller towns with limited infrastructure.
Local funeral homes, health departments, and emergency responders are now grappling with how to manage body storage in compliance with state health codes while ensuring dignity and respect during this natural disaster.
⚠️ The Need for Emergency Body Refrigeration in Lykens
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Small-town funeral homes face limited refrigeration space
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Hospitals in the region are experiencing surge conditions
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Older equipment is not built for continuous extreme heat
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Compliance with PA Department of Health standards must be maintained
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Rural outreach and mobile refrigeration are critical for areas like Lykens
✅ American Mortuary Coolers: Emergency-Ready for Lykens & Dauphin County
American Mortuary Coolers and American Mortuary Walk-In Coolers offer 24/7 nationwide deployment, with fast-response coverage for communities in central Pennsylvania.
Available equipment includes:
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Upright 1–3 body coolers for small facilities
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Walk-in refrigeration systems for 4–20+ body capacity
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Mobile/trailer-based units for remote use or surge storage
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Plug-and-play setups for fast operation
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Inspection-ready documentation for state and county health compliance
⚙️ Built for Heat and Built in the USA
All units are manufactured in the U.S. and designed to maintain temperatures between 34°F and 39°F, even in direct summer heat.
Standard features include:
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Stainless steel interiors and insulated panels
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Floor drains, body trays, and racking systems
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Compatible with standard 110V/220V power or backup generators
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Optional trailer mounting for mobility
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Quick-connect refrigeration for urgent setups
📍 Supporting Lykens, Dauphin County & Central PA
We are equipped to serve:
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Funeral homes in Lykens, Elizabethville, and Millersburg
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Area hospitals and urgent care centers
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Coroners and county health departments in central PA
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Disaster response and surge medical teams in Pennsylvania
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Long-term care facilities with limited cold storage
📞 Ready to Respond — Call for Immediate Support
If your facility in or around Lykens, PA is under pressure due to the current heat emergency, don’t wait for capacity to collapse. American Mortuary Coolers is available around the clock to deliver reliable, compliant, and fast body storage solutions.
📞 Call Now: 1‑888‑792‑9315
📧 Email: cool@mymortuarycooler.com
