Code Blue declaration extended

The Montgomery County Commissioners, on the advice of the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety, have declared an extension of the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency for Montgomery County based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service.

The Code Blue Declaration Extension has been issued for Montgomery County through Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 8:00 a.m. During this time, nighttime temperatures and/or wind chills are expected to be at or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. The Code Blue was issued Friday, Feb. 8 at 9:00 p.m., and was set to expire Monday, Feb. 11, at 9:00 a.m.

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.

For general cold weather information, please visit: www.montcopa.org/codeblue.