Another Code Blue for Montgomery County

A code blue declaration will last from 9 p.m. Wednesday night through noon on Friday.

According to the Montgomery County Comissioners, a Code Blue Declaration has been issued for Montgomery County for the period beginning at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 13 through noon on Friday, March 15. “Spring is coming, but there are still some cold days and nights to get through,” said Josh Shapiro, chairman of the Montgomery County Commissioners.  “Thank you to all of our first responders, social workers, and volunteers who work so diligently to protect our most vulnerable.”  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 …

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UPDATE: Code Blue Extended for Montco

The weekend's code blue is now extended through Friday, March 8.

A Code Blue declaration that began at 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, has now been extended through Friday, March 8. "The Code Blue Declaration has been extended for Montgomery County for the period beginning at noon on Monday, March 4 through noon on Friday, March 8," said a release from the county. Initial weekend story is below: Bundle up! It's going to be a chilly weekend. As a result of forecasts from the National Weather Service, the Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have decided to issue a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County, according to a recent release. The code blue will run from 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 2 through noon on Monday, March 4.  "A …

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Code Blue Extended Through Friday for Montco

The Code Blue Cold Weather Declaration has been extended from 9 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 19, through 9 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 22.

Editor's note: the following information was provided by the Montgomery County Health Department. Norristown, PA (February 19, 2013) - The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have decided to extend the 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 extended for Montgomery County for the period beginning at 9:00pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 until 9:00am on Friday, February 22, 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…

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'Code Blue' Declared for Friday and Saturday

Code Blue' will go into effect at 9 p.m. Friday and end at noon on Saturday.

Information provided by the Montgomery County Health Department. Norristown, PA (February 6, 2013) - The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have decided to issue 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 at 9:00pm on Friday, February 8, 2013 through 12:00pm on Saturday, February 9, 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 …

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County Extends 'Code Blue' Warning through Monday

Winter conditions and freezing temperatures are expected through to next week in our area.

According to a release issued by Montgomery County, the Code Blue severe weather warning issued last week will continue from 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 23 through 9 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 28. 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 indicates a combination of air temperature and wind chill is anticipated to be 20ºF or less. For more information and general cold weather information, check the Montgomery County Health Department website.

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UPDATE: County Extends 'Code Blue' Through Thursday Morning

The County has declared that winter conditions may pose serious harm or death to individuals without shelter.

UPDATE: [1/2/13; 2:35 p.m.] The Montgomery County Commissioners are extending the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency declared earlier this week for Montgomery County. The Code Blue declaration is now in effect starting at 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2 until 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 3. --- Original story: 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 at 9 p.m. on Tuesday until 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2.   A Code Blue Cold Weather declaration is made in …

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Montgomery County Declares 'Code Blue' for Saturday and Sunday

The 'Code Blue' will go into effect at noon on Saturday, Nov. 3 and end at noon on Monday, Nov. 5.

Information provided by Montgomery County Health Department: The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Health Department and 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, and because of the large number of county residents still without power and heat. The Code Blue will be for the two-day (48 hour) period beginning at Noon Saturday, November 3, 2012 until Noon Monday, November 5, 2012. “Normally, a Code Blue declaration is issued when we are expecting colder weather,” said Josh Shapiro, chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, “but with temperatures …

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Code Blue Declared for Our Area

Cold temperatures that pose a threat to vulnerable populations mean a "Cold Blue" will be in effect through Friday.

According to a release issued by the county, the Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Health Department, 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 will be for the 48-hour period beginning at noon today, Jan. 18, until noon Friday, Jan. 20. 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 20º F or less. For general cold weather information, check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Code Blue Issued for our Area Starting Jan. 2

The Montgomery County Health Department is warning of temperatures below 20 degrees beginning Jan. 2 and running through Jan. 5.