City Activates 'Severe Cold Weather Protocol,' Shares Updates On Warming Centers

NEW HAVEN, CT — In a call to city residents, Mayor Justin Elicker shared an update regarding the severe cold weather gripping the area, and provided information on the city's Severe Cold Weather Protocols.

Elicker shared that "Over the next several days, temperatures will be dropping into the teens at night – and, with the wind chill factor, feel as cold as 10 degrees."

"Given the forecast, the State of Connecticut and City of New Haven have activated our Severe Cold Weather Protocols through Tuesday, December 9th at 12 noon," he said.

For people who need a warm and safe place to stay, the city has walk-in warming centers available at The 180 Center, 438 East St., and Varick Memorial Church, 242 Dixwell Ave., both of which will be open 24 hours through Tuesday Dec. 9 at noon.

Here's what you need to know about New Haven and area warming shelters protocols.

"In addition, our five public libraries are also serving as daytime warming centers during their normal business hours," he said. There are also warming centers in neighboring West Haven and Hamden as well, and a full list of warming centers in our region can be found on the city’s website at newhavenct.gov/homeless.

For other immediate emergency shelter-related needs, call 2-1-1 or go to 211ct.org. As always, for medical and other life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1.