New Jersey Code Blue
See a listing of current Code Blue Activations
When temperatures drop below freezing, and conditions pose a threat to individuals who are homeless, a network of agencies throughout New Jersey help people obtain shelter. During times such as these, County Offices of Emergency Management together with municipal government will often initiate and communicate a Code Blue Alert which enables authorities to make shelter arrangements for homeless adults. The shelter arrangements may include the opening of Warming Centers for this specific need. The Code Blue activations, deactivations and Warming Center listings that you find on this page are based on what NJ 211 receives from the individual counties.
Code Blue Activations/Deactivations
Once a county or municipality declares a Code Blue, the information is shared through local media and social media outlets. It is also shared with NJ 2111 and posted to this page. The activation dates are listed and once the Code Blue is deactivated, it is removed from this page.
Warming Centers
Many public libraries, shopping centers and senior activity centers serve as Warming Centers during business hours. Additional after-hours and overnight Warming Centers will be listed below for the public to view and the NJ 211 community resource specialists to reference for those calling 2-1-1. The hours and location of Warming Centers are often communicated through local media, social media, and on municipal and county websites too.
Statewide Homeless Hotline
New Jersey residents experiencing homelessness can dial 2-1-1 for help. (download flyer)
As the State's Homeless Hotline, we work in partnership with county agencies throughout New Jersey in an effort to ensure that those experiencing homelessness have a safe place to stay at night. We assess each caller to determine the appropriate resources to address their immediate need, as well as the underlying issues related to homelessness.
Those in need can call us at any time of the day or night, any day of the year. Services are accessible in different languages for non-English speakers.
If you live in NJ and you are experiencing homelessness, dial 211 or 877-652-1148 (If you are using a rotary dial phone, please dial 1-877-746-5211.)
Current Code Blue Activations
Please be aware that Code Blue notifications and resources opened in response to severe cold or storm events change as quickly as the weather. Our listing reflects information most recently received by the counties. You can also refer to your county’s Office of Emergency Management web page.
*Code Blue Declarations below refer to the night of the listed date, unless otherwise stated. If no counties are listed below, there are no currently active declarations.
Atlantic County - January 20, starting at 12:00am and ending on January 28
Bergen County - January 16 through and including January 24
Burlington County - January 22 at 7:00pm through January 26 at 7:00am
Camden County - January 20 (7:00pm-Noon); January 21 (7:00pm-7:00am); January 22 (7:00pm-Noon); January 23 (7:00pm-Noon)
Cape May County - January 22; January 23; January 24 (6:00pm-6:00am)
Cumberland County - January 22 through and including January 26
Essex County - January 22 at 8:00pm through January 27 at 8:00am
Gloucester County - January 20 through and including January 25 (9:00pm-9:00am each night)
Hudson County - January 20 at 9:00pm through and including January 29
Hunterdon County - January 22
Mercer County - January 22
Middlesex County - January 22; January 23; January 24
Monmouth County - January 22 at 8:00am through January 27 at Noon
Morris County - January 19 through and including January 25 (evening and overnight each night)
Ocean County - January 22 through and including January 27
Passaic County - January 22 starting at 9:00pm
Salem County - January 23 through January 30 at 6:00am
Somerset County - January 22 at 7:00pm until further notice
Sussex County - January 14 at midnight through January 29 at 6:00am
Union County - January 20 through and including January 24