Rare Late Season Code Blue Declared In Montgomery County

NORRISTOWN, PA — A cold front will hit the region this week and Montgomery County has declared an unusually late Code Blue cold weather emergency through Thursday morning.

The Code Blue is in effect from 9 p.m. on April 24 through 9 a.m. on April 25.

The overnight low will dip into the upper to mid 30s for much of the county, and with winds of around 10 to 15 miles an hour, the wind chill will be below 32 degrees.

Call the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Service's Office of Community Connections.at 610-278-3522 or email Homeless@montgomerycountypa.gov for direct assistance with shelter.

During a code blue, officials recommend residents check on elderly friends and neighbors frequently to ensure that their homes are adequately heated.