The New Jersey Department of Human Services is dedicating $2.5 million to help counties and municipalities open warming centers for homeless individuals as we head into winter.
With polar-like conditions set to bring frigid air to the Jersey Shore this week, New Jersey American Water wants homeowners to take the necessary precautions now to prevent frozen and damaged household pipes, that could put your home in the cold during the inclement weather.
We've had a mostly warm winter season for the so far but that's coming to a screeching halt this weekend with wintry weather and bone chilling winds breathing down the neck of the Jersey Shore forcing a Code Blue activation.
With temperatures set to reach below freezing temperatures in the overnight hours, the First Assembly of God Church in Toms River is prepared to offer relief.
When temperatures plummet, as they're expected to again tonight, Ocean County homeless individuals no longer have no choice but to tough it out against the elements.