Code Blue Effective Saturday, March 28 at 7 PM

Due to dropping temperatures, Freeholder Director Mary Ann O’Brien today declared a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency will be effective starting 7 PM Saturday, March 28, 2015 through 10 AM Sunday, March 29, 2015. 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

For Emergency Sheltering, Call CONTACT 856–234–8888