The Atlantic County Office of Emergency Preparedness has issued multiple Code Blue Alerts in accordance with New Jersey regulations as follows:
Beginning Tuesday, February 4 at 10 pm through Wednesday, February 5 at 12 noon;
Beginning Wednesday, February 5 at 6 pm through Thursday, February 6 at 8 am;
Beginning Friday, February 7 at 10 pm through Saturday, February 8 at 11 am; and
Beginning Saturday, February 8 at 8 pm through Sunday, February 9 at 5 am.
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.
As warming centers are activated, they will be included on a statewide list available at nj211.org.