Crime & Safety

Sunday-Wednesday Code Blue in Montco

Lows will dip well below freezing, according to forecasts.

 

The following information is provided by the Montgomery County Office of Communications:

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.

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The Code Blue Declaration has been issued for Montgomery County for the period beginning at 9:00am on Sunday, January 20, 2013 through 9:00am on Wednesday, January 23, 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.

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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://health.montcopa.org/health/cwp/view,A,3,Q,69175.asp


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