Temperatures In The 30s Trigger Code Blue For Burlington County

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Burlington County will be under a Code Blue Weather Emergency from 7 p.m. Thursday, until 7 a.m. Saturday, county officials announced.

A Code Blue declaration is made in Burlington County when frigid weather conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals or families without shelter. During the declaration, the county provides for short-term sheltering in clean, safe locations.

Temperatures are expected to drop into the low 30s over the next few days, according to the National Weather Service. Residents in need of shelter can call 211 for assistance.

“Temperatures are dropping, so we’re encouraging all those in need of help to reach out,” Burlington County Commissioner Director Felicia Hopson said. “Our Code Blue sheltering program is ready, and we don’t want anyone to have to spend the night outdoors or in unsafe conditions.”

For general cold weather precautions, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage at https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/index.html.