Code Blue Weather Emergency Declared In Montgomery County

NORRISTOWN, PA — Officials are taking precautions ahead of some frigid weather coming to the area this week, declaring a Code Blue Winter Weather Emergency for the area.

The emergency will be in effect from Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 9 p.m. to Friday, Nov. 23 at 9 a.m.

Code Blue is reserved for when the wind chill is expected to dip below 20 degrees and conditions "pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals without shelter."

Lows of 20 and 14 degrees are expected Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, with wind chills that could go significantly lower.

Residents of Montgomery County who need shelter during a Code Blue can go to the Coordinated Homeless Outreach Center (CHOC) in Building 53 at the Norristown State Hospital grounds. If needed, transportation will be provided. The CHOC is a 50-bed shelter for single residents. The phone number for the CHOC is 610-292-9244. Families are sheltered at the Salvation Army in Norristown or Pottstown.

Related resources, courtesy of Montgomery County:

• Coordinated Homeless Outreach Center (CHOC)
• Emergency Preparedness and Response - Winter Weather (CDC)
• National Weather Service - Winter Safety
• The Salvation Army of Norristown
• The Salvation Army of Pottstown

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