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Code Blue Activated In Newark As Temps Drop; Shelters Open Code Blue Activated In Newark As Temps Drop; Shelters Open
Code Blue Activated In Newark As Temps Drop; Shelters Open The city of Newark has issued a Code Blue alert beginning Wednesday and lasting through Saturday morning as temperatures drop below freezing.  “Newark is preparing for extremely cold temperatures this week,” said Dr. Mark Wade, the city's director of wellness and  health. “We will meet nature’s challenge with the strength and resilience that defines us. I urge our residents to take precautions to keep their homes safe and be safe when they are out and about, and to check on their neighbors, especially the disabled, children, and the elderly.” The city is reminding residents that t…

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Overnight Heating Shelters In Newark, East Orange Open Amid Frigid Temps Overnight Heating Shelters In Newark, East Orange Open Amid Frigid Temps
Overnight Heating Shelters In Newark, East Orange Open Amid Frigid Temps In response to bitter cold conditions, Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Department of Health and Community Wellness Director Dr. Mark Wade have activated “Code Blue” for Wednesday night and it will remain in effect into Thursday morning, the city said in a statement Wednesday.  A Code Blue is activated when temperatures fall to 25 degrees without precipitation or 32 degrees with precipitation.  “Newark is preparing for cold temperatures this week,”  Wade said. “We will meet nature’s challenge with the strength and resilience that defines us. I urge our residents to take precautions to…

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