“Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration Extension

NEWS
MONTGOMERY COUNTY OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
COURT HOUSE, NORRISTOWN, PA., BOX 311, 19404-0311
Frank X. Custer, Communications Director

Jessica Willingham, Communications Assistant

PHONE (610) 278-3061 FAX (610) 278-5943
COMMISSIONERS: JOSH SHAPIRO, Chair

LESLIE S. RICHARDS, Vice Chair, BRUCE L. CASTOR, JR., Commissioner

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 17, 2013

“Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration Extension

Norristown, PA (December 17, 2013) – The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared an extension of the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service.

The Code Blue Declaration extension has been issued for Montgomery County for the period beginning at 12:00PM on Wednesday, December 18, 2013 until 8:00AM on Thursday, December 19, 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: http://www.montcopa.org/index.aspx?nid=572.