Bucks County Issues 'Code Blue' For Start Of March

Shelters in Upper, Central, and Lower Bucks County will be open nightly due to bitter cold temperatures.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Bucks County, Pennsylvania has issued a 'Code Blue' declaration as bitter cold weather is expected to return for the start of March. Shelters in Upper, Central, and Lower Bucks County will be open nightly from Sunday through Tuesday morning to provide refuge for those in need.

Why it matters

Code Blue declarations are issued when temperatures are forecast to drop below 20 degrees for two or more consecutive days, as the extreme cold can pose serious health risks for vulnerable populations. These shelters provide a warm, safe place for individuals experiencing homelessness during the winter months.

The details

The following shelters have been activated for this Code Blue event: Upper Bucks - Quakertown Masonic Lodge, Central Bucks - St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Lower Bucks (March 1) - Calvary Baptist Church, and Lower Bucks (March 2) - Morrisville Presbyterian Church. Guests are required to leave the shelters by 6:45 a.m. each day and may return in the evening. The Upper and Lower Bucks shelters will open at 8:30 p.m. while the Central Bucks shelter opens at 7:30 p.m.

  • The Code Blue declaration is in effect from Sunday, March 1 through Tuesday, March 3.
  • Shelters will be open nightly during this time period.

The players

Bucks County

The county government of Bucks County, Pennsylvania that has issued the Code Blue declaration.

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What’s next

The county will monitor weather conditions and may extend the Code Blue declaration if the bitter cold persists beyond Tuesday.

The takeaway

Code Blue declarations are an important measure to protect vulnerable populations from the dangers of extreme winter weather, ensuring access to warm, safe shelters during the coldest months.