GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ (CBS) – Camden County officials have issued a “Code Blue” due to severe weather in the area.

The Code Blue is effective from 6 p.m. on Thursday until 6 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 8th.

“When the Camden County Health Officer declares a Severe Weather Advisory, municipalities with homeless populations, situational homeless or transient populations are expected to activate their Code Blue response plan to accommodate their immediate needs,” said Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez, liaison to the Camden County Health Department.

Residents are advised to check on elderly or handicapped neighbors, family and friends during the storm.