Bucks County Continues 'Code Blue' Declaration, Shelters Remain Open

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Bucks County has extended its "Code Blue" declaration until mid-February as frigid conditions maintain a grip on the region.

Shelters in Upper, Central and Lower Bucks will be in operation nightly through the morning of Feb. 12 under the Code Blue declaration.

The following shelters have been activated for this Code Blue event:

Upper Bucks

• Quakertown Masonic Lodge (first floor), 501 W. Broad Street, Quakertown 18951

Central Bucks

• Doylestown Presbyterian Church (Andrew’s Hall), 125 Mechanic Street, Doylestown 18901

Lower Buck

• Calvary Baptist Church (Gym), 250 Green Lane, Bristol 19007

Guests are required to leave the shelters by 6:45 a.m. each day and may return in the evening. The Upper and Lower Bucks shelters will open at 8:30 p.m. The Central Bucks shelter opens at 7:30 p.m.

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 – Friday through the County’s Housing Link Helpline at 1-800-810-4434.