'Code Blue,' Heavy Snow Winter Storm Watch Issued For Union County: See Details

UNION COUNTY, NJ — Northern New Jersey is bracing for between four and eight inches of snow beginning on Friday, the National Weather Service said, and local organizations are bracing to help those in need.

The Winter Storm Watch begins Friday afternoon and lasts until 1 p.m. on Saturday.

Drivers on Friday evening should prepare for delays and hazardous conditions, officials said. Roads are set to be slippery.

Union County, like much of New Jersey, will be under a "Code Blue" state from Wednesday through Dec. 29. When temperatures fall below freezing, and weather could harm unsheltered individuals, a group of agencies across the state activate resources within their communities.

Under a "Code Blue," county offices of emergency management and municipalities are able to organize shelter and warming sites for residents and those who are homeless.

Union County will be under a "Code Blue" from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., through Dec. 29.

Safety resources and a warming shelter will be available at the following sites:

• Union County Department of Social Services (200 West 2nd St., Plainfield)
• Union County Division of Social Services (342 Westminster Ave., Elizabeth)
• Mount Olive Baptist Church (216 Liberty St., Plainfield)

Additional assistance and resources to combat the cold weather can be found by visiting the Red Cross NJ website.

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