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NYC declares 'code blue' for homeless outreach due to freezing wind chills in forecast
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Andrew Giambrone
Published Nov 14, 2025
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The National Weather Service says real-feel temperatures will dip to around freezing Friday night, setting up potentially dangerous conditions for New York City's homeless population.
As a result, city emergency management officials are declaring a "code blue" for increased outreach to homeless people from 4 p.m. until 8 a.m. Saturday. City workers will be on the streets offering access to shelters to those in need.
A spokesperson for New York City Emergency Management says the city activates code blue anytime the forecast calls for overnight temperatures or wind chills of 32 degrees or less.
Temperatures are expected to rebound into the 50s Saturday, meteorologist Bryan Ramsey said. He added there's a strong chance of light rain, especially that night.
Chances of showers continue Sunday morning, according to NWS. Wind gusts could reach up to 32 mph.
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