Manchester Activates Cold Weather Protocol

MANCHESTER, CT — Manchester police said cold weather protocol is in effect through Sunday.

Here is the announcement:

A Severe Cold Weather Protocol is in effect until noon on Sunday, January 4th. The unusually cold weather and strong winds are continuing. Wind chill values are expected to fall into the single digits early Tuesday morning as a strong northwest wind develops. While wind chills Tuesday night/early Wednesday morning may hover near or just above protocol thresholds, a much colder air mass is expected to arrive late Wednesday into Thursday. From Thursday through early Sunday, wind chill values are likely to fall to zero or below in the mornings for many inland communities.

If you are at risk from the cold, please feel free to call 860-645-5500 for help.

Individuals who are unhoused and in need of assistance should contact 2-1-1 or MACC Charities.

Available Warming Centers 12/29 - 1/4
Manchester Police Department Lobby - 24/7

Available Warming Centers 1/2 - 1/4
Mary Cheney Library (586 Main St.) | Wednesday 9AM - 5PM, Friday & Saturday 9AM-5PM, Sunday 1-5PM
Whiton Branch Library (100 N. Main St.) | Wednesday 10AM - 5PM, Friday & Saturday 9AM- 5PM