(The following information was provided by the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety.)
The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared a “Code Blue” Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service.
The “Code Blue” Declaration has been issued for Montgomery County for the period beginning Thursday, Nov. 17 at 9 p.m. and ending on Monday, Nov. 21 at 9 a.m. During this time, either the temperature or the wind chill is expected to be below 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
A “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration is made in Montgomery County when winter conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals without shelter.
Residents of Montgomery County who need emergency shelter during a “Code Blue” can call the Your Way Home Call Center at 2-1-1 or text their zip code to 898-211.
What to do in Code Blue Conditions
Personal Tips
For general cold weather information, please visit www.montcopa.org/codeblue