‘Code Blue’ weather advisory extended through Tuesday, Jan. 26
Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez, liaison to the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services, advises municipalities that Camden County will be under a Code Blue Advisory through tomorrow morning. While the county continues to dig out from winter storm Jonas artic temperatures remain in the area.
The Camden County Health Officer issued the Code Blue Advisory effective from 6 p.m. 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. 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,” Rodriguez said. “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.”
With more than 75 percent of households in Camden County owning a cat or a dog Rodriguez wants to ensure that all pets are safe during these extreme temperatures as well.
In case of a power outage please report it directly to the appropriate utility provider list below:
PSE&G: 1–800–436-PSEG (7734)
PSEG website: http://pseg.com/home/customer_service/outage_info/index.jsp
Atlantic City Electric: 1–800–833–7476
Atlantic City Electric website: http://www.atlanticcityelectric.com/home/
South Jersey Gas: 1–800–582–7060
South Jersey Gas website: http://southjerseygas.com/
