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Burlington County extends Code Blue until Feb. 6

Due to dropping temperatures, Freeholder Director Leah Arter today declared that the current Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency will be extended to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6. Officials will then review and assess upcoming weather forecasts.

A Code Blue declaration is made in Burlington County when winter conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals without shelter. When a Code Blue is enacted it provides for short-term emergency sheltering.

Individuals can call CONTACT of Burlington County at (856) 234–8888 or (866) 234–5006 for a list of available shelters and additional Code Blue information.

For general cold weather precautions, check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter

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