The Atlantic County Office of Emergency Preparedness has issued Code Blue Alerts in accordance with New Jersey regulations as follows:
Thursday, December 11, 12:01 am – 8:00 am;
Thursday, December 11, 5:00 pm through – 10:00 am on Friday, December 12;
Friday, December 12, 6:00 pm through 9:00 am on Saturday, December 13;
Saturday, December 13, 9:00 pm through 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 16
A Code Blue Alert is required to be issued within 24 to 48 hours of weather conditions that may meet the following criteria based upon National Weather Service forecasts:
Temperatures will reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower with or without precipitation or wind-chill temperatures of 0 degrees or less for a period of two or more hours.
The Code Blue Alert is intended to assist municipalities with a documented population of at least 10 “at risk individuals” who may be living outdoors or in poorly insulated settings and are at risk for weather-related exposure and possible death.
Any resident who experiences a life-threatening emergency should call 9-1-1. Non-life threatening emergencies may be reported to your local municipal office of emergency management.
If warming centers are activated, they will be included on a statewide list available at nj211.org.