‘Code Blue’ Declaration Issued By Bucks County For Holiday Weekend

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Bucks County has declared a Code Blue through Wednesday morning as extreme cold settles in for the holiday weekend and early next week.

Shelters in Upper, Central and Lower Bucks are set to open at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23.

The following shelters have been activated:

Upper Bucks (facebook.com/upperbuckscodeblue)

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

Central Bucks (www.co2ssh.org)

• Neshaminy Warwick Presbyterian – Warwick Township, 1401 Meetinghouse Road, Warminster 18974. Website: nwpc.net

Lower Bucks (www.ahtn.org)

• Shir Ami Synagogue, 101 Richboro Newtown Road, Newtown 18940. Website: shirami.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.