Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown announced that the Code Blue shelter at Calvary Bible Church, located at 410 S. River St., Wilkes-Barre, will be open from 7 p.m. Monday to 7 a.m. Tuesday.
Wilkes-Barre City Mayor George C. Brown has announced Code Blue for homeless individuals Monday night into Tuesday morning, as dangerous sub-freezing temperatures continue in the region.
The county issues a “Code Blue” declaration when temperatures are forecast to drop below 20 degrees for two or more consecutive days.
When Code Blue is declared, the city’s community partners spring into action. Running a Code Blue shelter takes collaboration ...