Code Blue For Burlington County As Temperatures Plummet

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Burlington County will be under a Code Blue Emergency each of the next two nights as temperatures plummet into the 30s. The Code Blue will be in effect from 7 p.m. Wednesday night through 7 a.m. Friday morning, county officials said on Wednesday.

A Code Blue declaration is made in Burlington County when frigid weather conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals without shelter. During the declaration, the county provides for short-term sheltering in clean, safe locations, officials said.

During the coronavirus pandemic, residents will also be sheltered in separate rooms to guard against the spread of the disease. Residents in need of shelter are encouraged to call 211 for assistance.

“Temperatures are dropping, so we’re encouraging all those in need of help to reach out,” Burlington County Director Felicia Hopson said. “Our Code Blue sheltering program is ready, and we don’t want anyone to have to spend the night outdoors or in unsafe conditions, especially with the coronavirus still active.”

For general cold weather precautions, check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage at https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/index.html.

The weather for the next few days will be as follows, according to the National Weather Service:

Today
A slight chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 5 mph.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 49. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.