Philadelphia Enacts Code Blue As Frigid Temperatures Loom

PHILADELPHIA – With frigid temperatures and strong winds expected over the next several days, Philadelphia officials enacted a Code Blue cold weather emergency.

The city enacts Code Blue during when temperatures feel near or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

During a Code Blue, the city takes special measures to keep people who are homeless safe. These measures include:

• 24-hour outreach to find people who are homeless and transport them to safe indoor spaces.
• Opening all available beds within the emergency housing network to people who are homeless.
• Allowing homeless people to stay inside emergency housing throughout the day.

See the area's forecast here.

In addition, residents are urged to call the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging at (215) 765-9040 with concerns about elderly residents' well-being during the Code Blue.

And if you see a pet outside during the Code Blue, call the Animal Care and Control Team at (267) 385-3800.

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