Code blue declared in Burlington County

With extremely cold conditions expected tonight, the Burlington County Health Department declared that a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency will go into effect today.

Officially, the Code Blue will commence at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 and run through 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 21.

Subfreezing temperatures are expected throughout the night.

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.