Schenectady County declares Code Blue for Monday night

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Schenectady County officials declared a Code Blue for the area on Monday due to forecasted inclement temperatures. The Code Blue will be in place through through Tuesday, March 18 at 7 a.m.

Homeless shelters in the county will have extended hours while the Code Blue is in effect. All Schenectady County Public Library branches will also be available as warming centers during regular library hours. Anyone in need of emergency sheltering can contact the following facilities:

Bethesda House

• Operating from State Street Presbyterian Church
• 5 Catherine Street, Schenectady
• (518)496-3499

Bridges of NY

• 428 Duane Avenue, Schenectady
• (518)557-1680

The Salvation Army’s Evangeline Booth Miracle Home

• Women only
• 168 Lafayette Street, Schenectady
• (518)370-0276

City Mission of Schenectady

• 425 Hamilton Street, Schenectady
• (518)579-9339

Schenectady County Department of Social Services (DSS)

• 797 Broadway, Schenectady,
• (518)388-4470 (business hours) or (518)382-0383 (DSS on-call after 4:30 p.m.)