Montgomery County Declares Code Blue

NORRISTOWN, PA — A Code Blue cold weather emergency has been declared in Montgomery County as frigid temperatures loom for Thanksgiving week around the region.

The declaration is in place from 8 p.m. Tuesday night, Nov. 23, to 8 a.m. Wednesday morning, Nov. 24. The wind chill is expected to dip below 20 degrees in the county, leading to potentially life-threatening conditions for those on the streets or without reliable shelter.

If you or someone you know needs shelter during the storm and cold, you have multiple options.

Families in need of shelter should go to the Salvation Army in Norristown (610-275-4183), or the Your Way Home Call Center at 2-1-1 (or text your zip code to 898-211).

The low is expected to hit 22 on Tuesday night, the National Weather Service says, with wind chills even lower. Things will remain cold, but not quite as frigid, on Wednesday night, with a low of 27.

The Thanksgiving Day forecast looks sunny with a high of 54, although rain will come through overnight as temperatures drop into the upper 30s early Friday.

Other resources for individuals in need of shelter during a Code Blue include:

• Inter-faith Housing Alliance Ambler
• Salvation Army Pottstown
• Interfaith Hospitality Network Keystone Opportunity Center (Souderton)
• Interfaith Hospitality Network Of Main Line - Overnight Shelter

Single individuals can go to the Coordinated Homeless Outreach Center, which is located at Building 9 at Norristown State Hospital. Their phone number is 610-292-9244.