Burlington County Warming Centers Open Amid Icy Temperatures

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Burlington County will be under a Code Blue Weather Emergency for the rest of the week, as temperatures are expected to regularly drop below 20 degrees, county officials announced.

In fact, Tuesday is expected to be the coldest day in New Jersey in nearly three years with single-digit wind chills sweeping most of the state, according to the National Weather Service. Read more here: NJ's Coldest Day In Years: Frigid Temps To Hit Garden State

The Code Blue will be in effect from 7 p.m. Tuesday night until 7 a.m. Friday morning, county officials announced Tuesday morning.

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.

Residents in need of shelter are encouraged to call the Burlington County Board of Social Services at 609-261-1000 or the Burlington County Housing Hub at 609-265-5185. Staff there will direct callers to the most appropriate shelter. After hours or on weekends or holidays, call 211 for assistance.

“Temperatures are dropping, so we’re encouraging all those in need of help to reach out,” Commissioner Felicia Hopson, liaison to the Burlington County Health Department and Human Services Department, 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.”

The following is the forecast for the rest of the week, according to the National Weather Service:

Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 23. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.

Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

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