The county declares a ‘Code Blue’ when winter conditions threaten serious harm to those without shelter.
Due to dropping temperatures, Burlington County Freeholder Director Bruce Garganio today declared that the current ‘Code Blue’ cold weather emergency will be extended to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10. 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,” Garganio said. “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.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/.
