Frigid Temperatures Keep Warming Centers Open In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — Dangerously cold weather has come to Monmouth County as temperatures dip close to, or below, zero throughout the state.

According to the National Weather Service, arctic air is encompassing two-thirds of the eastern United States, with cold conditions expected to last throughout the week.

In Monmouth County, a "Code Blue" alert has been extended until Tuesday, Feb. 4. "Code Blue" is put in place when temperatures drop below freezing (32 F) and conditions pose a threat to unsheltered individuals.

If you or someone you know is in need of shelter, here’s where they can go:

• Monmouth County Division of Social Services: 3000 Kozloski Road, Freehold (Monday–Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
• Hope and Comfort Center: 166-168 Shrewsbury Avenue, Red Bank (Check-in after 5 p.m.)
• Monmouth County Library (Manalapan): 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan (Monday–Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday–Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1-5 p.m.)
• Monmouth County Library (Shrewsbury): 101 Route 35, Shrewsbury (Monday–Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday–Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1-5 p.m.)
• The Feast NJ, Women’s Heart Warming Center: 90 Maple Avenue, Red Bank (Must call ahead at 732-749-2974, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
• Trinity Episcopal Church: 503 Asbury Avenue, Asbury Park (7 p.m. to 6 a.m.)

You can also get help by calling 2-1-1 or visiting the NJ211 website.