Code Blue Issued In Cape May County

The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management has issued a “Code Blue” advisory for all of Cape May County effective from Monday January 15th to 6:00 am Tuesday January 16th and 6 pm Tuesday January 16th til 6 am Wednesday January 17th. The Cape May County Herald reports “Code Blue” conditions are in effect when the temperature reaches 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower. A “Code Blue” emergency is intended to protect homeless individuals living outside, on the streets, in parks or poorly insulated settings, who are at risk for cold related exposure and possible death.