The Code Blue will be in effect from Friday evening through Sunday morning.
Cherry Hill and the rest of Camden County will be under a Code Blue advisory this weekend.
The Camden County Health Officer issued the Code Blue advisory for Camden County effective from 7 p.m. on Dec. 8 until 7 a.m. on Dec. 10.
“We are expecting a storm that could deliver between three and five inches of snow with overnight temperatures well below freezing. 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 the Camden County Health Officer declares a Code Blue Weather Advisory, 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 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.”
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.
