'Code Blue' Issued In Union County As Temperatures Drop This Weekend

UNION COUNTY, NJ — As temperatures are expect to drop significantly this weekend, Union County has issued a "Code Blue."

A Cold Blue is issued when temperatures drop below freezing and conditions pose a threat to unsheltered individuals.

The Code Blue in Union County will last from Feb. 2 to Feb. 6.

According to the National Weather Service, the temperature is expected to drop to a low of 8 degrees on Friday night. Saturday will have a high of 26 degrees, and the temperature will rise Sunday for a high of 46 degrees.

Here are some warming stations available around Union County:

Summit

• Central Presbyterian Church 70 Maple St. is open from 9AM to 9PM on Fri 3/9 and Sat 3/10 from 9AM to 3PM. Summit Area YMCA 67 Maple St. is open from 5AM to 10PM until power restored. WIFI and access to showers available. Bring charging cord for devices.

New Providence

• The municipal building is open 24/7 to anyone wishing to keep warm and charge your electronic devices. There is also free wifi available. If you need to sleep at the municipal building please bring blankets and pillows and whatever food and water you need (some donated food items may be available). The municipal building is located at 360 Elkwood Avenue, New Providence, NJ 07974. Please use the gym entrance on Academy Street.

Springfield

• The Chisholm Community Center is active as an emergency overnight shelter and warming/charging station. Warm meals for breakfast (9 a.m.), lunch (noon), and dinner (5:30 p.m.) are available. Residents who wish to utilize the shelter should call the Emergency Operations Center at 973-376-1058 to register. Residents should bring bedding, pillows, personal hygiene items and medications. Pets are welcome but must be crated and well-behaved (food not provided).

Find out about more warming stations here.