Burlington County Faces A Code Blue This Weekend

BURLINGTON COUNTY, NJ — Burlington County will be under a Code Blue Weather Alert this weekend, county officials announced on Friday.

The Code Blue Alert will be in effect from 7 p.m. Saturday night through 7 a.m. Sunday morning. Officials will then review and assess upcoming weather forecasts.

"A Code Blue declaration is made in Burlington County when winter conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals without shelter," Burlington County Freeholder Director Pullion said. "When a Code Blue is enacted, it provides for short-term emergency sheltering."

During normal business hours, public buildings are available as warming centers. For overnight shelter, individuals can call New Jersey 211 for Emergency Shelter information.

"During a Code Blue declaration, we encourage residents to stay indoors in heated areas," Pullion said. "Extremely cold weather can be just as dangerous as extremely hot weather. This is the time to watch out for those most vulnerable among us, especially children and older adults. Caution also should also be taken with pets during extremely cold temperatures."

Residents should report any power outages directly to the appropriate utility provider list below:

• PSE&G: 1-800-436-PSEG (7734)
• PSE&G website: http://pseg.com/home/customer_service/outage_info/index.jsp
• Atlantic City Electric: 1-800-833-7476; http://www.atlanticcityelectric.com/home/
• South Jersey Gas: 1-800-582-7060
• South Jersey Gas website: http://southjerseygas.com/

The weather forecast for the next few days in Burlington County is as follows, according to the National Weather Service:

Tonight
A slight chance of showers before 8pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 31. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday
Rain. High near 57. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Monday Night
Rain. Low around 52. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 35.