New Jersey Code Blue
Current Code Blue Activations
Code Blue notifications and resources open in response to severe cold or storm events and change as quickly as the weather. Our listing reflects information most recently received by the counties. You can also refer to your county’s Office of Emergency Management web page.
*Code Blue Declarations below refer to the night of the listed date, unless otherwise stated. If no counties are listed below, there are no active declarations at this time.
| County | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic | Feb 5-8 | 24 Hours |
| Bergen | Feb 5-9 | 7pm-12pm |
| Burlington | Feb 5-8 | 7pm-7am |
| Camden | Feb 5-8 | 7pm-7am |
| Cape May | Feb 5-8 | 6pm-6am |
| Cumberland | Feb 5-7 | 6pm-6am |
| Essex | Feb 5-6 | 8pm-9am |
| Gloucester | Feb 5 | 24 Hours |
| Hudson | Feb 5-9*,10-16 | 7pm-7am |
| Hunterdon | Feb 5-8 | 7pm-12pm |
| Mercer | Feb 5-8 | 7pm-7am |
| Middlesex | Feb 5-7 | 7pm-7am |
| Monmouth | Feb 5-9 | 6pm-9am |
| Morris | Feb 5-10 | 24 Hours |
| Ocean | Feb 5-7 | 4pm-8am |
| Passaic | Feb 5-TBD | 24 Hours |
| Salem | Feb 5-12 | 6pm-6am |
| Somerset | Feb 5-8 | 24 Hours |
| Sussex | Feb 5-12 | 12pm-12pm |
| Union | Feb 5-7 | 7pm-7am |
| Warren | Feb 5 | 7pm-7am |
| *24 Hours | ||
Warming Centers
 | Indicates an Overnight Center |
Please click on the warming center name for more information.
Atlantic
Bergen
Burlington
Camden
Cape May
Cumberland
Essex
Gloucester
Hudson
Mercer
Middlesex
Monmouth
Morris
Ocean
Passaic
Salem
Somerset
Sussex
Union
Warren
When temperatures drop below freezing and conditions pose a threat to unsheltered individuals, a network of agencies throughout New Jersey helps people obtain shelter. During such times, county offices of emergency management and municipal government will often initiate and communicate a Code Blue Alert, which enables authorities to make shelter arrangements for adults experiencing homelessness. The shelter arrangements may include opening Warming Centers for this specific need. The Code Blue activations, deactivations, and Warming Center listings on this page are based on what NJ 211 receives from the individual counties.
What is Code Blue?
Once a county declares a Code Blue, the information is shared through local media and social media outlets. It is also shared with NJ 211 and posted to this page. The activation dates are listed, and once Code Blue is deactivated, it will be removed from this page.
What are warming centers?
Many public libraries, shopping centers, and senior activity centers serve as Warming Centers during business hours. Additional after-hours and overnight Warming Centers will be listed below for the public to view.
Statewide Homeless Hotline
For further assistance, you may reach the Statewide Homeless Hotline by dialing 211 or 877-652-1148 (If you are using a rotary dial phone, please dial 1-877-746-5211). Services are accessible in various languages for non-English speakers. ( Flyer)