Bucks County Declares "Code Blue" Through The Weekend For Severe Cold

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Bucks County has declared a Code Blue effective through Sunday morning as severe cold settles in for the weekend.

Shelters in Upper, Central and Lower Bucks County are scheduled to open at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 2 at the following locations.

Upper Bucks (Facebook.com/upperbuckscodeblue)

• Quakertown Masonic Lodge, 501 W. Broad Street, Quakertown 18951

Central Bucks (co2ssh.org)

• Doylestown Presbyterian Church, 148 N. Church Street, Doylestown 18901. dtownpc.org

Lower Bucks (ahtn.org)

• Cavalry Baptist Church, 250 Green Lane, Bristol 19007. calvarybristol.org

The county issues a “Code Blue” declaration when temperatures are forecast to drop below 20 degrees for two or more consecutive days. A “Code Blue” may be called amid higher temperatures, as consideration is also given to wind chill, precipitation and other circumstances.

Information about “Code Blue” openings is available Monday to Friday through the county’s Housing Link Helpline at 1-800-810-4434. To learn more about “Code Blue” in Bucks County, click here.