BurlCo Freeholders issue Code Blue for Jan. 1

Due to a wet forecast and dropping temperatures, the Burlington County Board of Chosen Freeholders declared the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Wednesday, Jan. 1 at 8 p.m. through Saturday, Jan. 4 at 12 p.m.

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:http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter