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Burlington County issues Code Blue alert for Tuesday through Thursday

After-school activities also canceled for Palmyra schools

The Burlington County Office of Emergence Management, in concurrent with the county’s Office of Emergence Management, has declared a Code Blue Weather Emergency running from 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20 through 9 a.m. Thursday, March 22, Freeholder Director Kate Gibbs announced today.

The announcement was made in light of extreme cold temperatures forecasted for the area.

County officials will assess weather conditions again on Thursday to determine if additional precautions are needed.

“A Code Blue declaration is made in Burlington County when winter weather conditions pose a threat of serious harm to individuals without shelter,” explained Director Gibbs. “When a Code Blue is enacted it provides for short-term emergency shelters to those in need.”

Individuals in need of shelter, or for more information about Code Blue, can call CONTACT of Burlington County at 856–234–8888 or 866–234–5006.

“During a Code Blue declaration, we encourage residents to stay indoors in heated areas,” added Director Gibbs. “This is a time when we need to look out for the most vulnerable among us, especially children and older adults. Caution should also be taken with pets during extremely cold temperatures.”

For general cold weather precautions, check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/.

In addition, the Palmyra School District has canceled all after-school activities, athletics and evening events for Tuesday. The Charles Street School Aftercare Program has also been canceled.

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