2010 News

February 5, 2010

Bucks County Declares Six-Night “Code Blue” Weather Alert Through Wednesday, February 10

In addition to the anticipated winter storm, the National Weather Service predicts temperatures that will fall below 20 degrees Fahrenheit tonight through next Wednesday, February 10. In advance of the storm and ensuing freeze, the Bucks County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) joins the county Health Department to issue a “Code Blue” declaration for the next six nights. The EMA has made arrangements with the on-call church, United Christian Church in Levittown, to remain open through Wednesday night, February 10. The on-call church will coordinate transportation, temporary shelter, food and other necessities.

County Emergency Management Director John Dougherty and Health Director Dr. David Damsker have notified local public safety officials of the Code Blue declaration. They advise residents to be aware of the severe anticipated weather conditions. County residents are also urged to check on their elderly neighbors during this period of frigid weather.

Bucks County On-Call Church for Code Blue
Saturday, January 16, 2010 through Monday, February 15, 2010	United Christian Church 8525 New Falls Rd Levittown, PA 19054-1601

    
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.  For a list of helpful tips about winter storms, please visit http://www.fema.gov/hazard/winter/index.shtm.