With extremely cold conditions expected to gradually move into the area this week, the Burlington County Health Department declared that a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency will go into effect.
Officially, the Code Blue will commence at 8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, and run through 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 22. Subfreezing temperatures are expected during the evening hours during this period, possibly dipping between 20 degrees during the early Tuesday morning hours.
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 by phone 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 at www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter.
