The Code Blue Alert that was issued on December 10 remains in effect until 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.  Additional Code Blue Alert dates and times are below. 

According to the National Weather Service, the forecasted daytime and overnight temperatures are expected to reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, therefore by authority of the Passaic County Board of County Commissioners, a Code Blue Alert is being issued for Passaic County for the following days and times:

According to the National Weather Service (1) the temperature will reach 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower; or (2) a windfall temperature of zero degrees Fahrenheit or less for a period of two (2) hours or more.

What is a Code Blue Alert?

A Code Blue alert is declared when temperatures drop below the freezing point and weather conditions pose a danger to at-risk individuals.  The Code Blue Alert allows authorities to take homeless people to local shelters or other agencies, known as Warming Centers.  These shelters make additional beds and space available until conditions improve and the alert is called off.  Anyone in need of a warming center should go directly to one of the warming centers listed below. 

Support Available
If you are aware of any unsheltered homeless individuals in need of a warming center, please contact the Passaic County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch at (973) 389-5951 and advise the dispatcher that there is an at-risk individual in need of shelter under the Passaic County Code Blue Alert Plan.

Anyone in need of more information, please call 211 or text your zip code to 898-211, and a call specialist will be happy to assist.

Warming Centers

• Clifton: 1232 Main Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07011
  Please call ahead to check availability: 201-739-1475 (only active during code blue activation)
  Clifton Non-Emergency Number: 973-470-5900

• Passaic: Dignity House, 276 Broadway, Passaic, NJ 07055
  973-365-3900

• Paterson: 541-545 W. Broadway Paterson, NJ 07522-2622
  973-820-1234