Newark, NJ – January 27, 2025 – Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Department of Health and Community Wellness Director Ketlen Baptiste Alsbrook are extending “Code Blue” for the City of Newark from 8 p.m. tonight, Monday, January 27, to 9 a.m., Monday, February 3. During this period, temperatures are expected to drop to a low of 23°F.
A “Code Blue” is a Cold Weather Health Warning that is usually called when temperatures drop to 32°F or when there is a wind chill factor of0°. Residents are reminded to continue being cautious during extreme cold weather.
The Health Department urges Newark residents to take precautions against the serious illnesses that can arise from extreme cold, particularly for vulnerable populations such as seniors andindividuals with chronic health issues or mental health conditions. Citizens are also encouraged to check on their neighbors who may be isolated fromfriends and family.
The City of Newark Housing Code requires all property owners to supply heat from October 1 through May 1between the hours of 6 a.m. and 11 p.m. at a minimum inside temperature of68°F, and between the hours of 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. at a minimum inside temperatureof 65°F. To report no heat or hot water in your home, call the Division of Code Enforcement at (973) 733-6471.
The Mayor’s Officeof Homeless Services and its partners are dedicated to helping residents in need during a “Code Blue.” Shelters will be open during extended hours and willincrease their bed capacity. Street outreach workers are available from 8a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week, reaching out to individuals without addresses and encouraging them to enter emergency shelters or visit drop-in orwarming centers.
If you see someone who is unsheltered and needs non-emergency services, please text “Path Home” to 855-11. This message will be sent to street outreach teams, who willlocate the individual and offer assistance. For more information about sheltering services, please contact one of the shelters listed below or reach he Office of Homeless Services at (973) 877- 9481, available Mondayt hrough Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
