Lansing activates 'Code Blue' policy due to extreme cold weather

Posted at 12:06 PM, Feb 01, 2023 LANSING, Mich. — The Lansing Fire Department Emergency Management Division, the Department of Human Relations & Co...

February 2, 2023
4:40 AM

Posted at 12:06 PM, Feb 01, 2023 LANSING, Mich. — The Lansing Fire Department Emergency Management Division, the Department of Human Relations & Community Services and Lansing Mayor Andy Schor activated the city's 'Code Blue' extreme cold weather policy. The plan went into effect on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 5 p.m. and will be in place until Sunday, Feb. 5, at 8 a.m.Officials have ensured that shelters have made plans keep residents warm. In the event of capacity issues at any shelter, the Advent House is prepared to open their facility to handle the overflow, specifically seniors, families and people with limited mobility.

Ashley Taylor