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Montgomery County Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration

Jenkintown Borough would like to share the following “Code Blue” cold weather emergency information provided by The Montgomery County Commissioners:


A “Code Blue” is declared when winter conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to people without shelter.

NORRISTOWN, PA – 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 Monday, December 14, 2020, at 9 p.m. and ending on Saturday, December 19, 2020, 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.
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