Upper Darby Provides Code Blue Shelter
Published on December 12, 2025
Upper Darby Provides Overnight Shelter During Code Blue
Upper Darby, PA — Delaware County has issued a Code Blue for excessively cold overnight temperatures from Friday, December 12 through Sunday, December 14, 2025.
In response, Upper Darby Mayor Ed Brown announces that the Township, in partnership with Breaking Bread Community Shelter of Upper Darby, will provide overnight shelter for individuals in need at:
Watkins Center
326 Watkins Ave
Upper Darby, PA 19082
The shelter will operate from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM and can accommodate up to 30 individuals each night.
Health officials advise residents to take precautions during periods of extreme cold. Community members are encouraged to dress in layers, limit time outdoors, seek heated indoor spaces, and check on neighbors, especially seniors and vulnerable individuals.
Upper Darby Township remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents throughout the winter season.
