Code Blue Extended In Union County Due To Low Temperatures

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Union County has extended its Code Blue for two additional days — Tuesday, Dec. 27 and Wednesday, Dec. 28.

According to the National Weather Service, a low of 20 degrees is predicted in Union County Tuesday night, and a low of 24 degrees on Wednesday.

During extremely cold conditions the weather can pose a threat of severe harm or death, according to Bridges Outreach — a non-profit organization based in Summit.

When such conditions exist, the Department of Health and Wellness will call a Code Blue when the NWS predicts:

1. Temperature of 25 degrees or below
2. Temperature of 32 degrees or below
3. The wind-chill is a temperature of 0 degrees or lower for two hours or more.

If you or someone you know needs emergency shelter or a warming center, call 2-1-1 or 1-877-652-1148 for more information.

Here are the warming centers available in Union County, according to nj211.org:

• Union County Division of Social Services: 342 Westminster Avenue, Elizabeth; 908-965-2700
• Union County Department of Social Services- Plainfield Office: 200 West 2nd Street, Plainfield; 908-791-7000