Due to dropping temperatures, Freeholder Director Bruce Garganio declared that the current code blue cold weather emergency will be extended to 8 a.m. Feb. 16. 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: www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter.
