Burlington County issues Code Blue for Feb. 24 through Feb. 27

Due to dropping temperatures, Freeholder Director Leah Arter today announced that a Code Blue cold weather emergency will be effective starting 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 through 12 noon Thursday, Feb. 27. 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: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter