Code Blue In Effect For Burlington County Tuesday Night

A Code Blue Weather Emergency is in effect for Burlington County Tuesday night, county officials announced. It be in effect from 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, through 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7, due to the extreme cold temperatures forecasted overnight. Temperatures are expected to dip down to 28 degrees.

County officials will assess weather conditions again on Wednesday 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,” Burlington County Freeholder Director Kate Gibbs said. “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,” Gibbs said. “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/.

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