Stay Safe During Cold Weather with Norristown Hospitality Center’s Code Blue Shelter
The Code Blue Shelter is open for the season! We are permitted to open on each night that Montgomery County is under a Code Blue declaration.
Montgomery County declares a Code Blue Emergency when temperatures or wind chills plunge to 32 degrees Fahrenheit or below. This can be a dangerous time for people experiencing homelessness, and that’s where the Norristown Hospitality Center steps in.
Here’s what you need to know:
- The Center operates a Code Blue Shelter offering 25 beds for those seeking refuge from the cold.
- The shelter is located at St. John’s Church at Diocesan Center (520 Church Street in Norristown), inside the Cecil and Grace Bean’s Soup Kitchen.
- During a Code Blue emergency, the shelter opens at 8:00 PM and remains open until 6:30 AM the next morning.
- Space is limited, so arriving early is highly recommended.
Phone Number for Shelter Information
If you or someone you know needs shelter during a Code Blue emergency, call: 610-278-3522. This hotline will connect you with the resources you need to stay safe and warm.
Remember, you’re not alone. The Norristown Hospitality Center is here to help during harsh winter weather.
Here are the statistics from the 2023 – 2024 Code Blue season:
