Code Blue declared in Burlington County

With extremely cold conditions expected this week, the Burlington County Health Department declared that a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency will go into effect today, Wednesday, Feb. 6.

Officially, the Code Blue will commence at 6 p.m., and run through noon, Thursday, Feb. 7.

Subfreezing temperatures are expected during the evening hours tonight and into tomorrow morning.

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: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter.

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