Code Blue For Camden County Ahead Of Possible 'Significant' Snow

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — Camden County will be under a Code Blue Weather Advisory for the next week as the region braces for a pair of significant storms that are in the forecast for this week.

The Health Officer has issued the Code Blue advisory for Camden County, effective from 7 p.m. Tuesday night through 7 a.m. on Jan. 24, county officials announced Tuesday morning.

“With these frigid conditions, it’s absolutely crucial that we get everyone sheltered and out of the elements,” Commissioner Carmen Rodriguez, liaison to the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services, said. “It’s also important to check on any elderly relatives and neighbors and to get our pets indoors.”

Tuesday is expected to see temperatures around the mid-30s with wind gusts of around 25 mph, while Wednesday may see slightly higher temperatures in the 40s. A wintry mix of rain and snow is in the forecast for Wednesday night as temperatures drop.

Another storm on Friday night into Saturday could bring more snow, the National Weather Service said, but it largely remains too early to tell how much the storm will hit offshore. Read more here: 'Significant' Snow Possible This Week In New Jersey: Here's When

When the Camden County Health Officer declares a Code Blue Weather Advisory, municipalities with homeless populations, situational homeless or transient populations are expected to activate their Code Blue response plan to accommodate their immediate needs.

“We encourage everyone to check on elderly or handicapped relatives and neighbors that live alone,” Rodriguez said.

Anyone who is seeking shelter in a warming center should contact their local municipality. Additional resources are available by calling the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services at 800-999-9045, or by visiting www.camdencounty.com.

The forecast for the next week in Camden County is as follows, according to the National Weather Service:

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Night
Rain before 4am, then rain and snow. Low around 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8am, then gradually ending. High near 36. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Saturday
A chance of snow before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

Power outages should be reported directly to the appropriate utility provider list below:

• PSE&G: 1-800-436-PSEG (7734)
• PSEG website: http://pseg.com/home/customer_service/outage_info/index.jsp
• Atlantic City Electric: 1-800-833-7476; http://www.atlanticcityelectric.com/home/
• South Jersey Gas: 1-800-582-7060
• South Jersey Gas website: http://southjerseygas.com/