Bucks County Extends ‘Code Blue’ Declaration

Due to dangerously cold weather conditions forecasted for the next week, Bucks County officials have extended the “Code Blue” declaration that went into effect last Saturday.

The Code Blue will now be in extended from Monday until next Sunday.

The on-call shelters are coordinating transportation, temporary shelter, food and other necessities.

“County Emergency Management Director Scott Forster and Health Director Dr. David Damsker have notified local public safety officials of the Code Blue declaration. They advise all residents to be aware of the severe anticipated weather conditions. Please exercise caution if you need to be outside, and stay indoors as much as possible,” the release says.

The community is asked to check in on older adults during the period of dangerous weather and that precautionary measures should be taken with pets too.

For additional shelter information, please call the homeless hotline at 1-800-810-4434.

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