'Code Blue' Declared In Montco As March Freeze Moves In

NORRISTOWN, PA — As a period of frigid weather moves into the region in early March, a "code blue" cold weather emergency has been declared in Montgomery County, officials announced.

The code blue is in place through Thursday, March 9 at 9 a.m.

Temperatures will plummet into the low 20s on Wednesday night, and winds ranging from 15 to 20 miles per hour could make the wind chill fall well below 20 degrees.

If you or someone you know needs shelter during the storm and cold, call the Your Way Home Call Center at 2-1-1 (or text your zip code to 898-211).

The county offers the following tips for extreme cold weather situations:

• Winterize your car with antifreeze, a full tank of gas, an emergency kit, and inflated tires
• Make sure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning
• Limit the time pets spend outdoors