Politics & Government
Montgomery County Declares 'Code Blue' Due to Wintry Weather
Falling temperatures Tuesday night will make for dangerous conditions for those without shelter.
Montgomery County submitted the following news release:
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 8 p.m. Tuesday until noon Wednesday.
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 20 degrees or less.
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For general cold weather information, check the Montgomery County Health Department website.
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