Code Blue For Burlington County Through Saturday Morning

Burlington County will be under a Code Blue Weather Emergency tonight, county officials announced Friday afternoon. The emergency will be in effect from 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, through 7 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 9. 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 Tom Pullion said. “When a Code Blue is enacted it provides for short-term emergency sheltering.”

For emergency shelter information, call 856-764- 6945, ext 6128 or ext. 6122.

“During a Code Blue declaration, we encourage residents to stay indoors in heated areas,” Pullion said. “Extreme 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 be taken with pets during extremely cold temperatures.”

The forecast for the weekend in Burlington County, according to the National Weather Service, can be found below:

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.

Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

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