Code Blue Shelters/Warming Shelters Orange County

Written By Kaitlynn Lancellotti

What does this measure?

This indicator tracks the availability of Code Blue warming shelters in Orange County, listing specific locations, their names, and the days they are open. These shelters provide emergency refuge during extreme cold weather conditions, ensuring vulnerable individuals have access to safe, heated spaces.

Summary Statement

The table serves as a directory of warming shelters in Orange County. It lists three locations:

  • Newburgh Warming Station (Hope Safe Haven) – open year-round, providing continuous access.

  • Middletown Warming Station – scheduled to open November 24 at 9 PM, with the last night of the season on April 3, 2025.

  • Port Jervis Warming Station (St. Peter’s Lutheran Church) – listed without specific operating dates.

Cooling locations are included in a separate table.

Sources

https://www.orangecountygov.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=2243&ARC=2800

https://www.orangecountygov.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=738&ARC=974

https://www.orangecountygov.com/2604/Warming-Station-Information

Kaitlynn Lancellotti
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