Due to the increased snow accumulation totals and storm intensity forecast for Camden County, county officials have upgraded the Code Blue Advisory to a Code Blue Emergency through Friday morning.
A Code Blue is in effect for Camden County through 7 a.m. on March 6.
“A major winter storm is on track to deliver sleet, snow and frigid temperatures tonight and tomorrow. Everyone should be sheltered and out of the elements during this severe weather,” freeholder Carmen Rodriguez said. “If you must leave the house, please dress yourself and your children in warm clothing, hats and gloves. Also, please remember to check on elderly relatives and neighbors, and bring your pets indoors.”
A steady snow will continue through the day today and taper off in the evening after leaving 5 to 9 inches of accumulation. A hard freeze will follow, with lows in the single digits.
When the Camden County Health Officer declares a Severe Weather Emergency, municipalities with homeless populations, situational homeless or transient populations are expected to activate their Code Blue response plan to accommodate their immediate needs.
“During these weather emergencies, we encourage everyone to check on elderly or handicapped relatives and neighbors that live alone,” Rodriguez said. “It is important that most vulnerable among us are not left without heat or electricity.”
The Camden County Health Department and the Office of Emergency Management have worked with each municipality to ensure they have the proper resources to respond to these severe weather situations as part of their individual Code Blue plans. Each municipality has identified its own location to accommodate those in their community seeking shelter from the severe weather.
Persons seeking shelter in a warming center should contact their local municipality. Additional resources are available by calling the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services at (800) 999–9045, or by visiting www.camdencounty.com.
