What Does ‘Code Blue’ Mean for Homeless New Yorkers?
Each night, thousands of New Yorkers sleep unsheltered, according to estimates—bedding down on the city’s streets or in parks, transit stations and other public spaces.
When winter temperatures dip below freezing, the Department of Homeless Services declares a “Code Blue,” or weather emergency, deploying extra resources and easing certain shelter intake rules to ensure anyone who needs it has access to a safe place indoors.
