'Code Blue' Issued For Union County: See Details

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County, like much of New Jersey, will be under a "Code Blue" state from Tuesday through Sunday.

When temperatures fall below freezing, and weather could harm unsheltered individuals, a group of agencies across the state activate resources within their communities.

Under a "Code Blue," county offices of emergency management and municipalities are able to organize shelter and warming sites for residents and those who are homeless.

Union County will be under a "Code Blue" from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., through Sunday.

Safety resources and a warming shelter will be available at the following sites:

• Union County Department of Social Services (200 West 2nd St., Plainfield)
• Union County Division of Social Services (342 Westminster Ave., Elizabeth)
• Mount Olive Baptist Church (216 Liberty St., Plainfield)
  • (Union County residents only)
• Summit Free Public Library (75 Maple St., Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.)
• Summit City Hall (512 Springfield Ave., Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
• Summit Community Center (100 Morris Ave.)
  • Tuesday (8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • Wednesday (6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • Thursday (8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • Friday (8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
  • Saturday (7 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
  • Sunday (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.)

Additional assistance and resources to combat the cold weather can be found by visiting the Red Cross NJ website.

If you or someone you know needs emergency shelter, contact 211.

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