Code Blue In Effect For Burlington County Tuesday And Wednesday

With temperatures expected to drop into the low 30s each of the next two nights, Burlington County is under a Code Blue Weather Emergency. The Code Blue will be in effect from 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 6, through 7 a.m. on Thursday, March 8, Freeholder Director Kate Gibbs announced on Tuesday. 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,” Gibbs said. “When a Code Blue is enacted it provides for short-term emergency shelters to those in need.”

The Code Blue is initiated by the County Health Department, in concurrence with the County Office of Emergency Management. Individuals in need of shelter or 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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