With extremely cold conditions expected this week, the Burlington County Health Department declared that a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency will go into effect today, Wednesday, Feb. 6.
Officially, the Code Blue will commence at 6 p.m., and run through noon, Thursday, Feb. 7.
Subfreezing temperatures are expected during the evening hours tonight and into tomorrow morning.
A Code Blue declaration is made in Burlington County when winter conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals without shelter. When a Code Blue is enacted it provides for short-term emergency sheltering.
Individuals can call CONTACT of Burlington County at (856) 234–8888 or (866) 234–5006 for a list of available shelters and additional Code Blue information.
For general cold weather precautions, check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter.
