COURT HOUSE – The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management advises all municipalities that Cape May County will be under “Code Blue” severe weather advisory effective from:
- 6 p.m. Feb. 4 to 6 a.m. Feb. 5
- 6 p.m. Feb. 5 to 6 a.m. Feb. 6
- 6 p.m. Feb. 6 to 6 a.m. Feb. 7
- 6 p.m. Feb. 7 to 6 a.m. Feb. 8
According to a release, “Code Blue” conditions are in effect when the temperature reaches 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below.
A “Code Blue” emergency is intended to protect homeless individuals living outside, on the streets, in parks or poorly insulated settings, who are at risk for cold-related exposure and possible death.
Those needing shelter during a Code Blue declaration can call the Cape May County Division of Social Services, at 609-886-6200 ext. 2434 Monday – Friday. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or call 211 after 4:30 p.m., and on weekends, and holidays.
Additional information regarding Code Blue conditions can be found on the Cape May County Social Services website, http://www.cmcbss.com.
