Health Officer Declares Code Blue Extreme Weather Alert for December 21, 2024

With frigid air moving into the area, bringing forecasted wind chills in the teens and below, Cecil County Health Officer Lauren Levy has issued a Code Blue Extreme Weather Alert for the evening of Saturday, December 21, 2024, anticipated to last through the morning of Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

Based on the current weather forecast, temperatures will be at or below 13°F, including the wind chill. Precautions should be taken to avoid cold-related injury. The Code Blue Extreme Weather Alert means there is an elevated risk for cold-related injuries or death for people who are exposed to extreme cold temperatures. Members of the public are advised to limit outdoor activities and remain indoors during this period of extreme weather. Pet owners should also remember to bring pets inside. If you cannot bring your pet inside, make sure they have fresh, unfrozen water to drink and a shelter with adequate warmth. Do not leave your pets in a car in cold weather.

Anyone experiencing homelessness or in need of emergency shelter may contact the Coordinated Entry Line line at Meeting Ground’s Mary Randall Center at 410-996-3096 between the hours of 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Walk-in hours are 8:00am-11:30am, Monday-Friday. During weekends, holidays, or outside of business hours (before 8:00am and after 4:30pm), contact the Cecil County Department of Social Services at 410-996-0100, pressing option 3 for child abuse reporting, to reach the on-call case worker, who can process emergency shelter requests. Families with children in need of emergency shelter may contact the Deep Roots 24/7 emergency line at 877-919-7668.

The mission of the Cecil County Health Department is to work together to promote, protect, and advance the health and wellness of the community.