The Camden County Office of Emergency Management announced on April 7 that a Code Blue Advisory will be in effect for Camden County from Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. through Thursday, April 9 at 7 a.m., due to projected temperatures dropping as low as 31°F and 32°F according to the National Weather Service.
A Code Blue Advisory is declared when the temperature is forecasted to be at or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, or when wind chill factors are expected to reach zero degrees Fahrenheit or lower for two hours or more. This measure is intended to protect vulnerable populations during periods of extreme cold.
“As temperatures fall to dangerously low levels, it is critical that our residents have access to a safe place to stay warm,” said Commissioner Jonathan Young, liaison to the Camden County Department of Public Safety. “We urge everyone to check in on vulnerable neighbors, ensure heating systems are working properly, and bring pets indoors.”
During a Code Blue event, municipalities within Camden County activate their response plans for homeless and transient populations. The county’s Office of Emergency Management coordinates with each municipality so they have resources available for those seeking shelter from severe weather. Each community has designated locations where individuals can find warmth during these advisories.
Residents are encouraged by officials to dress in layers outdoors using moisture-wicking materials and avoid unsafe heating practices such as using stoves or ovens for heat. Pet owners should keep animals indoors during freezing conditions and monitor them closely if they must go outside. Drivers are advised to prepare vehicles with emergency kits and ensure all safety features function properly before traveling in winter weather.
Individuals needing shelter can contact their local municipality or visit www.camdencounty.com/service/health-human-services/warming-centers/ for a list of warming centers across the county. After-hours assistance is available by calling 2-1-1.
Camden County supports over half a million residents across its thirty-seven municipalities according to the official website. The county works toward community welfare through education initiatives, workforce development programs, public services, parks maintenance, libraries, nutrition centers, public safety measures like this advisory, health services, transportation options, and economic development efforts according to the official website. A seven-member Board of Commissioners oversees operations throughout southern New Jersey according to the official website.
