The Code Blue has been issued in advance of expected cold temperatures Thursday night into Friday morning.
Cherry Hill and other Camden County municipalities will be under a Code Blue advisory Thursday night into early Friday morning.
The Code Blue will be in effect from 6 p.m. Thursday through 6 a.m. Friday.
“The overnight temperatures are predicted to be in the low 20’s with winds out of the northwest up to 16 miles per hour. In these extreme weather conditions, we need everyone to be sheltered and out of the elements,” Camden County Freeholder Carmen 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.”
When a Code Blue is declared, municipalities with homeless populations, situational homeless or transient populations are expected to activate their Code Blue response plan.
Anyone seeking 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.
