NEW YORK – New York City authorities activated Code Blue until 8:00 a.m. Monday, which goes into effect when temperatures drop to 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below, due to weather conditions winter storm.
No homeless person is denied access to City-run shelters during Code Blue.
Officials urged New Yorkers to call 3-1-1 to report homeless people exposed to frigid temperatures and call 9-1-1 in an emergency. The city will send an outreach team to offer help.