Camden County will be under a Code Blue Advisory Sunday night. The Health Officer issued the Code Blue advisory for Camden County effective from 6 p.m. on Feb. 22 to 7 a.m. on Feb. 23.
“Another winter storm is approaching this weekend bringing snow, ice and continued dangerously low temperatures. We need everyone to be sheltered and out of the elements during this severe weather,” Rodriguez said. “Before leaving the house, please dress yourself and your children in warm clothing, hats and gloves. Also, please remember to check on elderly relatives and neighbors and bring your pets indoors.”
When the Camden County Health Officer declares a Severe Weather Emergency, municipalities with homeless populations, situational homeless or transient populations are expected to activate their Code Blue response plan to accommodate their immediate needs.
Extremely cold weather remains in place through tonight. A storm system moving through the Ohio valley will bring accumulating snow Saturday afternoon before turning to icy rain Saturday night. The snowfall could be moderate to heavy at times. Although the temperature is likely to rise into the mid 30’s on Saturday night, we expect that icing will continue to occur into Sunday morning due to the extreme cold in place over the last several days. All precipitation tapers off early in the morning Sunday. Very cold temps return Sunday night into Monday.
“During these weather emergencies, we encourage everyone to check on elderly or handicapped relatives and neighbors that live alone,” Rodriguez said. “It is important that most vulnerable among us are not left without heat or electricity.”
The Camden County Health Department and the Office of Emergency Management have worked with each municipality to ensure they have the proper resources to respond to these severe weather situations as part of their individual Code Blue plans. Each municipality has identified its own location to accommodate those in their community seeking shelter from the severe weather.
Persons seeking shelter in a warming center should contact their local municipality. Additional resources are available by calling the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services at 800–999–9045, or by visiting www.camdencounty.com.
