Montgomery County Declares Code Blue for Feb. 2 Through Feb. 7

(The following information was provided by the Montgomery County Office of Communications.)

The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Office of Public Health, have extended a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service.

The Code Blue has been issued for Montgomery County for the period beginning Friday Feb. 2 at 8 p.m. and ending on Wednesday, Feb. 7 at 8 a.m. During this time, either the temperature or the wind chill is expected to be below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

A Code Blue is declared in Montgomery County when winter conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals without shelter.

Residents in need of assistance with housing and shelter can contact 610-278-3522 or email [email protected]for direct, local support courtesy of the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Service's Office of Community Connections.

What to Do in Code Blue Conditions

• Check on elderly friends and neighbors frequently to ensure that their homes are adequately heated.

• If you see someone in need of immediate emergency assistance, call or text 9-1-1.

• If you or someone you know needs help with temporary shelter from the cold weather or a longer-term housing issue, call Your Way Home at 2-1-1 or text 898-211.

Personal Tips

• Make sure your car is winterized with antifreeze, a full tank of gas, properly inflated tires, and is stocked with an emergency kit.

• Check your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors.

• Wear appropriate clothing and avoid prolonged exposure when going outdoors in winter weather.

• Limit pets' time outdoors during extreme temperatures.

• Report power outages directly to your utility company; DO NOT call 911.

For general cold weather information, please visit www.montgomerycountypa.gov/codeblue.