A Code Blue will go into effect at 6 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights and will remain into effect through 6 a.m. the following morning.
Cherry Hill and all of Camden County will be under a Code Blue advisory for the next three nights.
The Camden County Health Officer has issued a Code Blue to go into effect at 6 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. The advisory will remain in effect until 6 a.m. each night.
“The overnight temperatures will be dangerously low over the weekend. 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 asked to activate their Code Blue response plans.
“During these extreme weather conditions, we encourage everyone to check on elderly or handicapped relatives and neighbors that live alone,” Rodriguez said. “It is important that the most vulnerable among us are not left without heat or electricity.”
Anyone seek shelter in a warming center is asked to 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.
