NEW YORK (PIX11) — Winter is not over yet.
New York City officials announced that a Code Blue will take effect from 4 p.m. on Thursday to 8 a.m. on Friday.
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Temperatures are expected to gradually decrease, with overnight lows approaching freezing. However, it will feel like the 20s.
When is a Code Blue declared?
A Code Blue is activated when the temperature is forecasted to drop to 32 degrees or lower. Officials will also consider wind chill values when deciding whether to declare the emergency. The Code Blue will typically be in effect between 4 p.m. and 8 a.m. the following day.
What happens during a Code Blue?
City outreach teams will visit people living on the streets and in the subway system and encourage them to visit a Department of Homeless Services shelter or a drop-in center.
Anyone in need of shelter can stay at a shelter or drop-in center without going through the normal intake process.
What should you do during a Code Blue?
If you see a homeless person out in the cold or someone in need of shelter, you can call 311, and an outreach team will be sent to the location…