With extremely cold conditions expected tonight, the Burlington County Health Department today declared that a Code Blue cold weather emergency will go into effect.
The Code Blue will be in effect from Nov. 20 at 10 p.m. through Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. Below freezing temperatures are expected during this time.
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 www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter.
