Code Blue Advisory in Effect for Collingswood Sunday Night

Camden County will be under a Code Blue Advisory on the first day of spring.

The Health Officer issued the Code Blue advisory for Camden County effective from 6 p.m. on March 20 until 7 a.m. on March 21.

“Sunday night will be bitterly cold with temperatures near 30 degrees and the possibility of up to five inches of snow, 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.”

Snow is also expected for the weekend, but the exact time and duration remains unknown. However, moderate to heavy snowfall is not out of the question.

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