Toms River Emergency Shelter Open As Code Blue Alert Issued

Toms River NJ

17 November, 2020

4:54 PM

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TOMS RIVER, NJ — The forecast for temperatures in the 20s the next two nights has put Code Blue in effect in Ocean County. The Code Blue alert means the emergency shelter for the homeless is open at Riverwood Park, and will offer shelter from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. both nights. The emergency shelter, operated by Just Believe Inc. in cooperation with local government officials, provides a connection to services to help those who are homeless find a path out of that situation. The shelter is abiding by social distancing measures and CDC recommendations in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. Those who need transportation to the shelter can call 732-300-7126. Click here to get Patch email notifications, or get Patch breaking news alerts sent right to your phone with our app. Download here. Have a news tip? Email [email protected] Follow Toms River Patch on Facebook.