Due to dropping temperatures, Burlington County has declared a Code Blue cold weather emergency effective 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5 through 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7. Officials will then review and assess upcoming weather forecasts.
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 at www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter.
