The snow-covered car had run out of gas and both woman and car battery were dead, according to Toms River police. Sherrill enjoying national limelight, a drop of her name can attract the immediate response and action this issue requires. Ocean County does not operate a year-round shelter but offers temporary warming centers during Code Blue emergencies. With temperatures near zero and real-feel numbers even more frigid, shelters throughout New Jersey fill while warming centers offer temporary relief. Nearly every shelter in our state has a long waiting list, even as winter approaches,” Mercer, who predicted tougher times ahead, said.