Montgomery County Declares 'Code Blue' Due to Cold Weather

The Montgomery County Commissioners have declared there to be a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for the county from Wednesday, Nov. 27 at 9 p.m. through Sunday, Dec. 1 at 9 a.m., after a review of weather forecasts from the National Weather Service, according to a media release.

The county announces a Code Blue Cold Weather Declaration when cold weather conditions might threaten the life and health of those individuals who do not have shelter from the elements. The Code Blue is announced when the combined temperature of the air and wind chill are thought to be 20ºF or lower in the near future.

“During a Code Blue it is imperative that we check on our elderly relatives and neighbors to make sure they are safe, and it is even more important over this holiday weekend,” said Commissioner Bruce L. Castor, Jr., in the release. “Our police, first responders, non-profit agencies, and the county Public Safety Department stand ready to lend assistance, but I urge everyone to be vigilant to make sure everyone has a safe holiday weekend.”

The Code Blue announcement was made after a recommendation that the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety made to the commissioners.

For cold weather information, visit the Montgomery County Health Department website: http://www.montcopa.org/index.aspx?nid=572.