Code blue declared in cherry hill as temperatures plunge into teens

Code Blue declared in Cherry Hill as temperatures plunge into teens

Posted by
1 min read
December 13, 2025

Cherry Hill, NJ – The Camden County Office of Emergency Management has issued a Code Blue Alert beginning Saturday evening as dangerously cold temperatures move into the region.

The alert will remain in effect from 7 p.m. Saturday, December 13, through 7 p.m. Monday, December 15, with overnight lows expected to drop as low as 17 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

Warming centers open across Cherry Hill

In response, Cherry Hill officials have designated several local warming centers for residents in need of shelter from the cold. These include the Cherry Hill Mall at 2000 Route 38 and the Cherry Hill Public Library at 110 Kings Highway North, both open during regular business hours. After the mall closes, residents may also use the Cherry Hill Police Department lobby at 820 Mercer Street for warmth and assistance.

Resources and assistance available

Police are urging anyone needing help or information to call the department’s non-emergency number at 856-488-7828. For individuals requiring emergency shelter after hours, residents should dial 2-1-1 to reach the Code Blue Emergency Hotline.

Officials also reminded residents to report power or gas outages directly to their utility providers:
• PSE&G at 1-800-436-7734 or nj.pseg.com
• South Jersey Gas at 1-800-582-7060 or southjerseygas.com

Officials stress safety during cold snap

Authorities are asking residents to check on elderly neighbors, avoid prolonged exposure to the cold, and bring pets indoors during the Code Blue period. The alert may be extended if freezing conditions persist beyond Monday evening.

Phil Stilton

Phil Stilton is the Editor and Publisher of Shore News Network, an independent digital newsroom providing original reporting on New Jersey, national news, government, public policy, public safety, courts, and community affairs.

As founder of the publication, Stilton leads editorial strategy, investigative reporting, and daily newsroom operations while overseeing coverage that reaches millions of readers annually.

With extensive experience covering municipal government, county government, state legislatures, elections, law enforcement, emergency management, and public records, Stilton specializes in translating complex government actions into clear, factual reporting. His work frequently relies on primary source documents, including court filings, legislation, public meeting records, election finance disclosures, government databases, police reports, and Freedom of Information and Open Public Records Act (OPRA) requests. He has reported extensively on local government accountability, taxpayer spending, campaign finance, public corruption investigations, infrastructure, public safety, and the policies affecting New Jersey residents.

Under Stilton's editorial leadership, Shore News Network has grown into one of New Jersey's largest independent digital news organizations, publishing thousands of original news articles each year while providing breaking news coverage, investigative reporting, and analysis across state and local government. The publication's reporting is routinely sourced from official government agencies, public officials, court records, and firsthand documentation, with a commitment to transparency, attribution, corrections when warranted, and clearly distinguishing factual reporting from opinion.

Stilton's journalism follows established newsroom standards emphasizing accuracy, verification, fairness, and accountability. Every effort is made to verify information through official records and multiple reliable sources before publication. His reporting is intended to provide readers with timely, well-documented information that helps them understand the issues affecting their communities, while maintaining editorial independence from political parties, government agencies, advocacy organizations, and commercial interests.

Readers can submit story tips, corrections, public records, or media inquiries through the official Shore News Network website or its verified social media channels. Shore News Network welcomes corrections and updates when new information becomes available as part of its ongoing commitment to accurate and transparent journalism.

Facebook

Don't Miss