Friday, February 17, 2023

Code Blue Issued for February 18

The Atlantic County Office of Emergency Preparedness has issued a Code Blue Alert in accordance with New Jersey regulations that will be in effect on Saturday, February 18.

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. Contact information for all offices is available online at:  www.readyatlantic.org/mainpages/localems.asp

As warming centers are activated, they will be included on a statewide list available at nj211.org.

 

 

 

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