ERMA - The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management has issued a “CODE BLUE” advisory for Cape May County, effective from 6 p.m. Nov. 12, 2019 until 6 a.m. Nov. 13, 2019.
“Code Blue” conditions are in effect when the temperature reaches 25 degrees Fahrenheit, with clear skies, or 32 degrees Fahrenheit, with precipitation.
A “Code Blue” emergency is intended to protected homeless individuals living outside, on the streets, in parks or poorly insulated settings, who are at risk for cold-related exposure and possible death.
Persons seeking shelter in a warming center should contact their local municipality. Additional resources are available by calling the county homeless hotline at the below numbers.
Direct (609) 886-1325
After hours 1 (877) 886-1325
Additional information regarding Code Blue conditions can be found on the Cape May County Social Services web site at http://www.cmcbss.com
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 21. Northwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. North wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
