Camden County will be under a Code Blue Advisory through Tuesday morning. The Camden County Health Officer issued the Code Blue Advisory effective from 6 p.m. tonight to 7 a.m. on Jan. 26.
“Now that we have survived one of the largest blizzards in Camden County’s history, we continue to combat frigid temperatures,” freeholder Carmen Rodriguez said. “Temperatures are expected to drop back down to 20 degrees overnight, so everyone should be sheltered and out of the elements during this severe weather. If you must leave 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.”
The latest forecast shows a mostly sunny day and a high around 35 degrees. Clouds move in tonight and temperatures drop down to 20 degrees with light winds out of the southwest. Tuesday the temperature will rise to 45 degrees and bring possible rain that should hasten the snowmelt from the weekend’s blizzard.
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.
“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.
