Bucks County Declares "Code Blue," Activates Overnight Shelters

BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Bucks County has issued a "Code Blue" declaration in effect through Saturday, Feb. 22, in response to a forecast of cold weather.

Shelters in Upper, Central and Lower Bucks opened Monday evening and will remain in operation through Saturday morning.

The following shelters have been activated for this "Code Blue" event:

• Upper Bucks – Quakertown Masonic Lodge – First Floor, 501 W. Broad Street, Quakertown, PA 18951. Click here for more information.
• Central Bucks – Doylestown Presbyterian Church, 148 N. Church Street, Doylestown 18901. Click here for information.
• Lower Bucks – Calvary Baptist Church (Inside gym) 250 Green Lane Bristol, PA 19007. Click here for more information.

The Upper and Lower Bucks shelters will open at 8:30 p.m. The Central Bucks shelter opens at 7:30 p.m.

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.

Information about “Code Blue” openings is available Monday to Friday through the Bucks County Housing Link Helpline at 1-800-810-4434.