The City of Trenton has declared a Code Blue Alert due to predicted extreme cold weather conditions from Tuesday, January 21, 2025, through Saturday, January 25, 2025. A Code Blue Alert is issued when temperatures drop below freezing, posing a significant risk to the safety of the homeless population.

The National Weather Service forecasts that temperatures will drop below 30 degrees during this period. In response, the City of Trenton will provide a warming shelter at the Sam Naples Senior Center, located at 611 Chestnut Avenue, from Tuesday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and on Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The City will also offer transportation and light refreshments for those in need. For transportation assistance, please call 609-989-3462.

“During these frigid temperatures, it is critical we come together to ensure the most vulnerable in our community are safe and cared for, ” said Mayor W. Reed Gusciora. “I encourage all Trenton residents to stay informed, check on neighbors, and make use of available resources to help keep everyone warm and safe.”

Residents are encouraged to report individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness during severe weather conditions by contacting the Trenton Police Department at 609-989-4000.

Additionally, the Rescue Mission of Trenton, located at 89 Ewing Street, is a designated Code Blue shelter for Mercer County. During a Code Blue Alert, the Rescue Mission is open 24 hours a day. Under normal conditions, the shelter is open from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. daily. For more information, please call 609-695-1436.

Families in need of shelter can call NJ 2-1-1 by dialing 211 or texting their ZIP code to 898-211.

For more information, please contact the City of Trenton’s Department of Health and Human Services at 609-989-3303.