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Update: Montco's Code Blue Extended to Saturday
Cold temperatures pose a threat to vulnerable populations; the declaration will be in effect through Friday.
The Montgomery County Office of Communications released the following information:
The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Health Department, are extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service.
The Code Blue will remain in effect for the 24 hour period which begins at noon today until noon Saturday.
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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 which begins 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 website.
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