“Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration Extension
“Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration Extension
January 22, 2013 (Norristown, PA) – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, are extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service.
The Code Blue will remain in effect from 9:00am on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 through 9:00am on Monday, January 28, 2013.
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. A Code Blue is called when the combination of air temperature and wind chill is anticipated to be 20ºF or less.
For general cold weather information, check the Montgomery County Health Department website:
