Montco's Weather Emergency Extended Through End Of Week

NORRISTOWN, PA — Montgomery County has extended its Code Blue cold weather emergency declaration to last through Sunday, Dec. 7 at 9 a.m., they announced.

It comes as a winter storm batters parts of the region Tuesday, and ahead of an expected Arctic blast of frigid air later this week that could see low temperatures drop into the teens and wind chills into the single digits.

A second winter storm is possibly in the works for later on Friday, with the strength and snow totals highly dependent upon how it develops and interacts with the effects of the polar vortex, forecasters said.

The county offers the following tips during a Code Blue:

• Check on elderly friends and neighbors frequently to ensure that their homes are adequately heated
• If you see someone in need of immediate emergency assistance, call or text 9-1-1
• If you or someone you know needs help with temporary shelter from the cold weather or a longer-term housing issue, call Your Way Home at 610.278.3522
• Make sure your car is winterized with antifreeze, a full tank of gas, properly inflated tires, and is stocked with an emergency kit
• Check your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
• Wear appropriate clothing and avoid prolonged exposure when going outdoors in winter weather
• Limit pets' time outdoors during extreme temperatures
• Report power outages directly to your utility company, do not call 9-1-1