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Burlington County Declares Code Blue Weather Emergency

Residents encouraged to stay indoors in heated areas

Freeholder Director Kate Gibbs announced today that the County Health Department, in concurrence with the County Office of Emergency Management, has declared a Code Blue Weather Emergency to be in effect from 8 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5 through 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, due to the extreme cold temperatures forecasted overnight. County officials will assess weather conditions again tomorrow to determine if additional precautions are needed.

“A Code Blue declaration is made in Burlington County when winter weather conditions pose a threat of serious harm to individuals without shelter,” explained Director Gibbs. “When a Code Blue is enacted it provides for short-term emergency shelters to those in need.”

Individuals in need of shelter, or for more information about Code Blue, can call CONTACT of Burlington County at(856) 234–8888 or (866) 234–5006.

“During a Code Blue declaration, we encourage residents to stay indoors in heated areas,” added Director Gibbs. “This is a time when we need to look out for the most vulnerable among us, especially children and older adults. Caution should also be taken with pets during extremely cold temperatures.”

For general cold weather precautions, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/.

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