West Reading, Pennsylvania

Article I Keeping of Certain Animals

§ 152-3 General standards; Code Blue and Code Red.

E. Code Blue and Code Red.

(1) The Borough’s Animal Control Officer may declare a “Code Blue” or “Code Red” relating to cold or hot weather, respectively, that requires the owner of an animal to temporarily bring and keep it in his dwelling for its protection from the elements when the National Weather Service (NWS) predicts a wind chill temperature of 20° F. or below, precipitation with temperatures below 32° F., or a heat index of 95° F. or above.

(2) At least eight hours before the Code Blue or Code Red is effective, the Animal Control Officer shall announce the Code Blue or Code Red declaration on the Borough’s website and social media accounts, and inform all local media outlets.

(3) During the Code Blue or Code Red, an owner of an animal shall not allow the animal to remain unattended or unsupervised outdoors.