Burlington County issues Code Blue through morning of March 27

Due to dropping temperatures, Freeholder Deputy Director Joe Howarth today declared a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency will be effective starting 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 25 through 10 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2014. 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. 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 at www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter.