11/11/2025
Ready or Not....HERE comes COLD weather!
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⚠️❄️ CODE BLUE WEATHER ALERT ISSUED FOR TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY ❄️⚠️ Lackawanna County and the Lackawanna County Emergency Management Agency have declared a 𝗖𝗢𝗗𝗘 𝗕𝗟𝗨𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗜𝗗 𝗪𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 from 8 p.m. Tuesday until 7 a.m. on Wednesday. Code Blue is a weather alert issued during extreme cold, triggering a plan to help vulnerable populations, especially the homeless. With the forecast wind chill, tonight’s low temperatures will drop to 17 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
During a Code Blue alert, homeless individuals can access emergency shelter at the following locations: St. Anthony's Haven (Catholic Social Services), 409 Olive St., Scranton, open 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.; and Community Intervention Center (CIC), 445 North 6th Ave., Scranton, open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (open later if need requires).
Important tips during extreme cold:
☑️ Make sure your car is winterized with antifreeze, a full tank of gas, properly inflated tires and an emergency kit.
☑️ Check smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in your home.
☑️ Do not operate generators in enclosed spaces and make sure they are vented properly.
☑️ Wear appropriate clothing and avoid prolonged exposure.
☑️ Limit outdoor time for pets.
☑️ Check on your elderly neighbors.
☑️ Report power outages directly to your utility company -- do not call 911.
☑️ Call 911 for life threating emergencies.
