Advocates for the Homeless and Those in Need announced late Friday the Code Blue shelter at Shir Ami Temple 101 Richborough Road in Newtown will remain open until Wednesday morning.
The Code Blue declaration comes on the heels of the shelter opening on last Tuesday night and for the remainder of the work week as frigid temps blasted the Philadelphia region.
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory Friday afternoon that goes into effect Saturday. Snow is expected with accumulations of 1 to 3 inches NWS said with temps hoovering around 28 degrees around 7 p.m.
Bitterly cold conditions expected Sunday through Tuesday, coldest Sunday night through Monday morning with wind chills in the single digits, the weather service says which means extended exposure to the freezing conditions likely influenced ATHN’s decision to keep the Code Blue site open for guests.
Guests needing a ride to Shir Ami can click here to consult the ATHN bus pickup stops and schedule.
In a related item, ATHN is seeking members of the community who want to make a difference for those they support, to become Code Blue volunteers.
AHTN is seeking new volunteers for our overnight Code Blue shelters and we are hosting a live virtual training Saturday. There is still time to register for this training. Click this link to register and take the first step to becoming an active AHTN volunteer!
