Extremely Cold Conditions Expected This Weekend

With extremely cold conditions expected to gradually move into the area this weekend, the Burlington County Health Department today declared that a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency will go into effect on Sunday.

Officially, the code blue will start 8 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 20, and run through 10 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 22. Subfreezing temperatures are expected during the evening hours during this period, possibly dipping between 20 degrees during the early Tuesday morning hours.

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.