Burlington County is under Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency on March 28

Due to dropping temperatures, Freeholder Director Mary Ann O’Brien today declared a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency will be effective starting 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 28 through 10 a.m. Sunday, March 29. 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: www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter.