Code Blue issued in NYC as freezing temperatures arrive
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Frigid temperatures have arrived in New York City.
Overnight temperatures into Monday will drop below freezing, prompting the Department of Homeless Services to issue the season’s first Code Blue Weather Emergency.
Code Blue is in effect until 8 a.m. Monday. Temperatures are expected to reach 29 degrees. While there is no snow forecast for the metropolitan area, flurries are possible in the north and west due to the lake effect.
Shelters and drop-in centers will be available city-wide for the homeless and those seeking shelter. No one will be denied shelter during a Code Blue.
The NYCDHS will deploy outreach teams to assist homeless individuals. If you encounter a homeless person in the cold, please call 311, and an outreach team will be sent to that location.
More information on homeless assistance can be found online or on the 311 app.
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