COURT HOUSE – Cape May County Office of Emergency Management advises all municipalities that Cape May County will be under a “Code Blue” severe weather advisory effective for Jan. 13 from 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 a.m.; Jan. 14, 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 a.m.; and Jan. 15, 4:30 p.m. until 8:30 a.m., along with the following:
“‘Code Blue’ conditions are in effect when the temperature reaches 25 degrees Fahrenheit, with clear skies, or 32 degrees Fahrenheit, with precipitation.
“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.
“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.
“Persons seeking shelter in a warming center should contact their local municipality. Additional resources are available by calling the county Homeless Hotline at 1-877-886-1325 (after hours) or 609-886-1325 (direct).
“Additional information regarding the “Code Blue” conditions can be found on the Cape May County Social Services website at http://www.cmcbss.com.”
