SCRANTON, LACKAWANNA CO. (WOLF) — Lackawanna County Emergency Management and the City of Scranton have announced a series of Code Blue alerts this week as dangerously cold weather moves into the region.
The alerts cover four overnight periods:
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m. to Wednesday, Dec. 3, 7 a.m. — wind chill expected around 17FWednesday, Dec. 3, 8 p.m. to Thursday, Dec. 4, 7 a.m. — wind chill expected around 19FThursday, Dec. 4, 8 p.m. to Friday, Dec. 5, 7 a.m. — wind chill expected around 5FFriday, Dec. 5, 8 p.m. to Saturday, Dec. 6, 7 a.m. — wind chill expected around 16F
A Code Blue is activated when temperatures or wind chills are projected to fall below 20 degrees. The declaration allows local agencies to expand services for residents at risk of exposure, including people experiencing homelessness.
Officials said emergency shelter will be available at St. Anthony’s Haven, 409 Olive Street, which operates from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m., and the Community Intervention Center, 445 North 6th Avenue, open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. with extended hours if needed.
Authorities noted that Weston Field House is not available as a warming location at this time.
Residents are urged to check on elderly neighbors and anyone who may need assistance during the cold snap.