Code Blue For Thanksgiving In Burlington County

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ - A week after South Jersey saw its first snow of the season, Burlington County is under a Code Blue Weather Emergency. It begins Wednesday night and running through Saturday morning, county officials announced.

The Code Blue is in effect from 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 21, through 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 24, due to the extreme cold temperatures forecast. County officials will assess weather conditions again on Saturday 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. When a Code Blue is enacted, it provides for short-term emergency shelters to those in need.

During a Code Blue declaration, residents are encouraged to stay indoors in heated areas. Caution should also be taken with pets during freezing temperatures. Anyone in need of shelter or who needs more information can call CONTACT of Burlington County at 856-234-8888.

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

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