CITY OF NEWARK ACTIVATING “CODE BLUE” FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, THROUGH TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 
Shelters open for vulnerable populations at designated locations; Residents are reminded to bundle up when outside
Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Department of Health and Community Wellness Director Ketlen Baptiste Alsbrook are activating “Code Blue” for 8 p.m. tonight, Monday, February 27, through 8 a.m., Tuesday, February 28. During this period, temperatures are expected to drop to a low of 32°F with precipitation.
“Code Blue” is called when temperatures reach 25°F or lower without precipitation, 32°F with precipitation, or when there is a wind chill factor of 0°. Residents are reminded to continue being cautious during extreme cold weather.
The City is also reminding residents that there are emergency shelters operating during the extreme cold weather and about its partnerships with Social Service agencies. For more information about sheltering services, contact the shelters listed or the Office of Homeless Services at: (973) 877-9481, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. #newarknj #publicsafety #police #community #partnership #newjersey #cops #codeblue #weather
Address/Location
City of Newark Police Division
480 Clinton Ave
Newark, NJ 07108
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 973-733-6000
