Code Blue Declared for Our Area

According to a release issued by the county, the Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Health Department, have declared a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service.

The Code Blue will be for the 48-hour period beginning at noon today, Jan. 18, until noon Friday, Jan. 20.

A Code Blue Cold Weather declaration is made in Montgomery County when winter conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals without shelter. A Code Blue is called when the combination of air temperature and wind chill is anticipated to be 20º F or less.

For general cold weather information, check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.