Amid Freezing Temperatures, 'Code Blue' Opens Bucks Co. Shelters Overnight

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Bucks County issued a Code Blue declaration Saturday, which will be in effect through Wednesday in response to extreme cold conditions.

The county issues a “Code Blue” declaration when temperatures are forecast to drop below 20 degrees for two or more consecutive days. A “Code Blue” may be called amid higher temperatures, as consideration is also given to wind chill, precipitation and other circumstances.

Shelters in Upper, Central and Lower Bucks are set to open at 8:30 p.m. each day through midweek.

The following shelters have been activated:

Upper Bucks — Quakertown Masonic Lodge, 501 W. Broad St, Quakertown, PA 18951
Central Bucks — Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 5194 Cold Spring Creamery Rd, Doylestown, PA 18902
Lower Bucks — Woodside Church, 1667 Edgewood Rd, Yardley, PA 19067

Information about “Code Blue” openings is available Monday – Friday through the county’s Housing Link Helpline at 1-800-810-4434.

The Code Blue Shelters are independently operated by non-profit organizations, and open when the temperature is 26 degrees or below in addition to other criteria, dependent on having enough volunteers. Get more information about the shelters here.

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