DOYLESTOWN, Pa., (CBS) –  Counties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey have issued "Code Blue" due to the weather forecast.

PENNSYLVANIA

Bucks County, Pa. -- The Bucks County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) joins the County Health Department to issue a "Code Blue" declaration. Officials say the next Code Blue will cover the period of 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 12 through 7 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 14.

Officials say the EMA again has notified the January on-call churches, Woodside Presbyterian Church in Yardley, Trinity Buckingham Episcopal Church and Quakertown Masonic Lodge to plan to activate their emergency shelters. The on-call church volunteers will coordinate transportation, temporary shelter, food and other necessities.

In addition, officials say County Emergency Management Director Scott Forster and Health Director Dr. David Damsker have notified local public safety officials of the Code Blue declaration. They advise all residents to be aware of another period of severe weather conditions. County residents are urged to check on their elderly neighbors during this period of frigid weather. Caution also should be taken with pets during extremely cold temperatures.

For more information on the shelters:

Advocates for Homeless and Those in Need: http://www.ahtn.org/

Coalition to Shelter and Support the Homeless: http://www.co2ssh.org/default.html

Upper Bucks Information: www.facebook.com/Upper-Bucks-Code-Blue-311731318930218/

For shelter information, please call the homeless hotline at 1-800-810-4434. For general cold weather information, please check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website: www.emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/winter.

Montgomery County, Pa. -- 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.

Officials say the Code Blue Declaration has been issued for Montgomery County for the period beginning at 9 p.m.  Tuesday, Jan. 12  through 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 14.

Officials say 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 20ºF or less.

For general cold weather information, check the Montgomery County Health Department website: http://www.montcopa.org/codeblue.

NEW JERSEY

Burlington County, N.J. -- With extremely cold conditions expected, officials say the Burlington County Health Department declared a Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency from 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12 to 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 14.

Officials say a Code Blue declaration is made in Burlington County when winter conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals without shelter. When a Code Blue is enacted it provides for short-term emergency sheltering, according to officials.

Individuals can call CONTACT of Burlington County at 856-234-8888 for a list of available shelters and additional Code Blue information.

For general cold weather precautions, check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/winter.

Camden County, N.J. -- Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez, liaison to the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services, advises municipalities that Camden County will be under a Code Blue Advisory tonight.

Officials say the Health Officer issued the Code Blue advisory for Camden County effective from 6 p.m. on Jan. 13 until 7 a.m. on Jan 14.

The Health Officer previously issued the Code Blue advisory for the county effective from 6 p.m. on Jan. 12 until 7 a.m. on Jan 13.

"The dangerous cold will continue tonight with temperatures around 20 degrees with wind gusts of up to 15 miles per hour and flurries possible in the early morning hours.  Everyone should be sheltered and out of the elements during this severe weather," Rodriguez said in a news release.  "Before leaving the house, please dress yourself and your children in warm clothing, hats and gloves.  Also, please remember to check on elderly relatives and neighbors, and bring your pets indoors."

When the Camden County Health Officer declares a Severe Weather Advisory, officials say municipalities with homeless populations, situational homeless or transient populations are expected to activate their Code Blue response plan to accommodate their immediate needs.

"During these weather emergencies, we encourage everyone to check on elderly or handicapped relatives and neighbors that live alone," Rodriguez said. "It is important that most vulnerable among us are not left without heat or electricity."

Officials say the Camden County Health Department and the Office of Emergency Management have worked with each municipality to ensure they have the proper resources to respond to these severe weather situations as part of their individual Code Blue plans.  Each municipality has identified its own location to accommodate those in their community seeking shelter from the severe weather, according to officials.

Officials say persons seeking shelter in a warming center should contact their local municipality.  Additional resources are available by calling the Camden County Department of Health and Human Services at (800) 999-9045, or by visiting www.camdencounty.com.

Officials say the Camden County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is also monitoring weather conditions.

"As this weather pattern continues, please, if possible, stay indoors today to keep warm and stay out of the elements," said Freeholder Jonathan Young, liaison to the OEM in the news release. "If you must go out, please take precautions to keep you and your family safe from the extreme temperatures."

Freeholder Young offers residents the following tips:

• Dress in layers and cover your exposed skin to avoid frostbite.
• It only takes 30 to 45 minutes for exposed skin to develop frostbite
• Mittens keep children's hands warmer than gloves.
• Avoid wearing cotton, it holds in moisture and loses its insulating properties.
• Remember that even clear-looking sidewalks can be slippery.
• Keep dog walks brief, don't leave animals outside and consider a dog coat.
• Please check on your neighbors, especially those that are elderly, disabled or live alone.
• Using your ceiling fan clockwise on low recirculates warm air through the room.

• Never use a stove, oven or a gas grill to heat your home.
• Use space heaters safely on a level, hard surface and keep anything flammable at least three feet away. Turn off space heaters before going to bed.
• Wood -burning fireplaces should have a glass or metal screen large enough to catch sparks or rolling logs. Never leave children alone in the room when a fire is lit. Keep all flammable items at least three feet away from the fireplace. Always make sure fireplace embers are out before leaving the room or going to bed.
• Keep your thermostat at the same temperature day and night. Your heating bill may be a little higher, but you could avoid the costly repair of pipes that freeze and burst.
• To prevent pipes from freezing, run water, even at a trickle. Open the kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warmer air to circulate around the plumbing, but be sure to move any harmful cleaners and household chemicals out of the reach of children. Keep garage doors closed if there are water lines in the garage.
• In order to conserve electricity, turn off lights and appliances that you do not need or are not using.
• At night, cover windows with drapes or blankets to minimize heat loss. During the day, open blinds to let sun warm the space.

In case of a power outage please report it directly to the appropriate utility provider list below:

• PSE&G: 1-800-436-PSEG (7734)
• PSEG website: http://pseg.com/home/customer_service/outage_info/index.jsp
• Atlantic City Electric: 1-800-833-7476
• Atlantic City Electric website: http://www.atlanticcityelectric.com/home/
• South Jersey Gas: 1-800-582-7060
• South Jersey Gas website: http://southjerseygas.com/

City of Camden -- Officials say the Camden County Health Officer has issued a Code Blue Advisory for tonight, Jan. 13 from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m. of Jan. 14.

Officials say the City of Camden is concerned for the safety of persons who may need access to a warming shelter during extremely cold/freezing or "Code Blue" conditions as determined by the Camden County Health Officer.  During these periods of emergency "Code Blue" conditions, officials say individuals can go to the following locations:

New Life Community Development Corporation, 1721 Haddon Avenue, Camden, N.J. 08103

Joseph's House of Camden, 555 Atlantic Avenue, Camden, NJ 08105

Cape May County, N.J., -- The Cape May County Office of Emergency Management has issued a "Code Blue" advisory for Cape May County effective from 6 p.m. Jan. 12 to 6 a.m. Jan. 14.

Officials say the National Weather Service – Mt. Holly office, has advised that the temperature may reach 25 degrees Fahrenheit or lower tonight and tomorrow night.

Officials say please be aware that there may be people in your municipality that may need temporary sheltering during this advisory period.

Persons seeking temporary shelter in a warming center should contact their local municipality, according to officials. Additional resources are available by calling the County Homeless Hot Line Service at 1-877-886-1325 or 609-886-1325.

If you have any questions or would like additional information please contact our office. Additional information regarding "CODE BLUE" advisory can be found on the Cape May County Board of Social Services link: http://www.cmcbss.com.

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