2010 News

January 8, 2010

Bucks Issues “Code Blue” Cold Weather Declaration for Period of January 8-11, 2010

Based on information received from the National Weather Service, Bucks County today is issuing another “Code Blue” declaration. The determination was made jointly by the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) and the Health Department.

The Code Blue period begins on Friday night, Jan. 8, 2010, when temperatures are expected to dip to the 20 degrees Fahrenheit range. Similarly frigid conditions are anticipated through Monday night, Jan. 11. County Emergency Management Director John Dougherty and Health Director Dr. David Damsker have notified local public safety officials of the Code Blue declaration. They urge residents to be aware of the severe anticipated weather conditions.

The EMA has made notification to the “on-call” church which will coordinate transportation, temporary shelter, and food, among other necessities.

Bucks County On-Call Churches for Code Blue – Jan and Feb 2010
Tuesday, December 15, 2009,  through Friday, January15, 2010	Langhorne Terrace Baptist Church 1271 E. Maple Ave. Langhorne, PA 19047 Phone: 215-757-8782
Saturday, January 16, 2010 through Monday, February 15, 2010	United Christian Church 8525 New Falls Rd Levittown, PA 19054-1601 Phone: 215-946-6800

For shelter information, please call the homeless hotline at 877-260-2936.

For general cold weather information, please check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Web site: http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/winter.