'Code Blue' Alert Opens Shelters In Monmouth County

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — Monmouth County is calling a “Code Blue” alert as weather forecasters predict a cold snap throughout the coming days.

The alert will begin Friday at 6 p.m. and last until 9 a.m. on Christmas morning. Code Blue is put in place when temperatures drop below freezing (32 F) and conditions pose a threat to unsheltered individuals.

If you know someone who does not have housing, here's where they can go:

• Monmouth County Division of Social Services: 3000 Kozloski Road, Freehold (Mon - Fri 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)
• Hope and Comfort Center: 166-168 Shrewsbury Ave., Red Bank (Check-in after 5 p.m.)
• Monmouth County Library — Manalapan: 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan (Mon - Thurs 9 am - 9 p.m., Fri, Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.)
• Monmouth County Library — Shrewsbury: 101 Route 35, Shrewsbury (Mon - Thurs 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fri, Sat 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sun 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.)
• The Feast NJ, Women’s Heart Warming Center: 90 Maple Ave., Red Bank (Must call ahead 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
• Trinity Episcopal Church: 503 Asbury Ave., Asbury Park (7:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m.)

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

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