‘Nightmare’: New Jersey under Code Blue; warming shelters open

‘nightmare’: new jersey under code blue; warming shelters open

‘Nightmare’: New Jersey under Code Blue; warming shelters open

NEW JERSEY (PIX11) – Most of New Jersey is under a Code Blue Monday as temperatures plummeted to below freezing.

Local emergency management offices are working to keep warming shelters open for those who need a place to stay.

“It’s like every nightmare you’ve ever had in your life compounds at once,” said Doel Rodriguez, who is taking shelter from the cold. “Because once you’re out here, you’re out here. So you have to survive these eight hours, six hours, whatever. You have to survive them on your own.”

The Montclair Emergency Services for Hope, also known as MESH, is a local nonprofit that provides warming shelters and food to people seeking shelter from the cold.

Snow possible in tri-state area this week

“Try to spend 24 hours out in the elements with no place to go in an open space. It is not comfortable. So we’re just really happy that we’re able to offer this to the community,” said Albie Monterrosa, who works for MESH.

New Jersey hasn’t been able to catch a break from the elements. Several storms over the last few weeks have led to flooding in many areas.

People will now be dealing with ice as the water thins out.

Many libraries, senior centers and other public areas act as warming shelters during business hours. More information is available by calling 211 or checking local social media pages.

For a full list of counties that have declared a code blue and locations serving as warming centers, you can click here.

Copyright 2022 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.

For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to PIX11.

News Related

OTHER NEWS

Lawsuit seeks $16 million against Maryland county over death of pet dog shot by police

A department investigator accused two of the officers of “conduct unbecoming an officer” for entering the apartment without a warrant, but the third officer was cleared of wrongdoing, the suit says. Read more »

Heidi Klum shares rare photo of all 4 of her and Seal's kids

Heidi Klum posted a rare picture with husband Tom Kaulitz and her four kids: Leni, 19, Henry, 18, Johan, 17, and Lou, 14, having some quality family time. Read more »

European stocks head for flat open as markets struggle to find momentum

This is CNBC’s live blog covering European markets. European markets are heading for a flat open Tuesday, continuing lackluster sentiment seen at the start of the week in the region ... Read more »

Linda C. Black Horoscopes: November 28

Nancy Black Today’s Birthday (11/28/23). This year energizes your work and health. Faithful domestic routines provide central support. Shift directions to balance your work and health, before adapting around team ... Read more »

Michigan Democrats poised to test ambitious environmental goals in the industrial Midwest

FILE – One of more than 4,000 solar panels constructed by DTE Energy lines a 9.37-acre swath of land in Ann Arbor Township, Mich., Sept. 15, 2015. Michigan will join ... Read more »

Gaza Is Falling Into ‘Absolute Chaos,’ Aid Groups Say

A shaky cease-fire between Israel and Hamas has allowed a surge of aid to reach Palestinians in Gaza, but humanitarian groups and civilians in the enclave say the convoys aren’t ... Read more »

Bereaved Israeli and Palestinian families to march together in anti-hate vigil

Demonstrators march against the rise of antisemitism in the UK on Sunday – SUSANNAH IRELAND/REUTERS Bereaved Israeli and Palestinian families will march together as part of an anti-hate vigil on ... Read more »
Top List in the World