Code Blue Issued In Montco As Sudden Cold Front Sweeps In

NORRISTOWN, PA — After several days of rainy weather, Montgomery County is bracing for what officials are saying will be dangerous cold.

A Code Blue cold weather emergency has been declared from 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 29 to 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 10 a.m. The temperatures are dipping down throughout the region and in the next few days, are expected to drop down below the county's new 32 degrees Fahrenheit threshold for Code Blue.

Officials call a Code Blue "when winter conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals without shelter," allowing additional resources to be marshaled.

If you need emergency shelter, call the Your Way Home Call Center at 2-1-1. The county has the following recommendations during a Code Blue:

• Check on elderly friends and neighbors frequently to ensure that their homes are adequately heated.
• If you see someone in need of immediate emergency assistance, call or text 9-1-1.
• If you or someone you know needs help with temporary shelter from the cold weather or a longer-term housing issue, call Your Way Home at 2-1-1 or text 898-211.

Officials also advise residents to winterize their cars with antifreeze and an emergency kit, as well as limiting the time pets spend outdoors.