Extreme Cold Tips Offered In Lower Bucks Co.

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA — The forecast over the next few days this week looks grim.

Besides a possible snowstorm hitting the region again this weekend, temperatures have tumbled, prompting Bucks County to fall under a Code Blue alert.

With Arctic cold settling in over the region through the end of the week, Bucks County has declared a "Code Blue" from now through Saturday night.

Officials are offering tips to help combat the extreme cold weather. See suggestions below

The county issues a “Code Blue” declaration when temperatures are forecast to drop below 20 degrees for two or more consecutive days. A “Code Blue” may be called amid higher temperatures, as consideration is also given to wind chill, precipitation and other circumstances.

Information about “Code Blue” openings is available Monday to Friday through the Bucks County Housing Link Helpline at 1-800-810-4434.

Shelters in Upper, Central, and Lower Bucks will remain in operation nightly through Saturday night, providing shelter to those needing a warm place to sleep.

The following shelters have been activated for this Code Blue event:

• Lower Bucks, Woodside Presbyterian Church, 1667 Edgewood Road, Yardley 19067.
• Central Bucks (Jan. 23 to 30): Our Lady of Guadalupe, 5194 Cold Spring Creamery Road, Doylestown 18902.
• Central Bucks (Jan. 31 only): Doylestown Presbyterian, Andrew's Hall, 125 Mechanic Street, Doylestown 18901.