Code Blue in Camden County continuing through tonight
Municipalities that Camden County will continue to be under a “Code Blue” severe weather advisory through tonight.
The Health Officer issued the Code Blue advisory for Camden County effective from 6 p.m. Jan. 6 through 7 a.m. Jan 7.
“Since temperatures will continue to drop accompanied by gusting winds, we are advising residents to avoid going outside for extended periods of time,” freeholder Carmen Rodriguez said.
When the Camden County Health Officer declares a Severe Weather Emergency, municipalities with homeless populations, situational homeless or transient populations are expected to activate their Code Blue response plan to accommodate their immediate needs.
The Camden County Health Department and the Office of Emergency Management have worked with each municipality to ensure they have the proper resources to respond to these severe weather situations as part of their individual Code Blue plans. Each municipality has identified its own location to accommodate those in their community seeking shelter from the severe weather.
“During these weather emergencies, we encourage everyone to check on elderly or handicapped relatives and neighbors that live alone,” Rodriguez said. “It is important that most vulnerable among us are not left without heat or electricity.”
Persons seeking shelter in a warming center should contact their local municipality.
