Code Blue Advisory in Collingswood Friday Night

Camden County will be under a Code Blue Advisory Friday night.

The Health Officer issued the Code Blue advisory for Camden County effective from 6 p.m. on Friday until 7 a.m. on Saturday.

“Tonight will be windy and cold with periods of snow. Temperatures are expected to drop to around 20 degrees overnight, so everyone should be sheltered and out of the elements during this severe weather,” Camden County Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez, liaison to the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services, said. “If you must leave the house, please dress yourself and your children in warm clothing, hats and gloves. Also, please remember to check on elderly relatives and neighbors, and bring your pets indoors.”

The latest forecast shows an approaching cold front delivering more clouds and a couple of snow showers across the region Friday afternoon.

Accumulation could vary depending upon several factors. A mix of rain and light snow combined with daytime temperatures will reduce the threat of widespread pavement coverings. If heavier snow showers occur, it may briefly coat colder or shaded surfaces.

When the Camden County Health Officer declares a Severe Weather Emergency, municipalities with homeless populations, situational homeless or transient populations are expected to activate their Code Blue response plan to accommodate their immediate needs.

“During these weather emergencies, we encourage everyone to check on elderly or handicapped relatives and neighbors that live alone,” Rodriguez said. “It is important that most vulnerable among us are not left without heat or electricity.”

In Collingswood, warming centers can be found at the following locations:

• Collingswood Borough Municipal Building, 678 Haddon Avenue;
• Collingswood Fire House, 20 West Collings Avenue;
• Collingswood Library, 771 Haddon Avenue; and
• Collingswood Senior Center, 30 West Collings Avenue