Severe Cold Weather Protocol Enacted For New London

Information via City of New London

NEW LONDON, CT — Governor Ned Lamont announced today that, due to a forecast predicting a blast of arctic temperatures averaging 10 to 20 degrees below normal over the next several days, he is activating the state’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol. This will be in effect from today until December 9, 2025.

As a result, the City of New London has activated its Severe Cold Weather Protocols for the 2025/2026 Winter Season.

The City of New London, in partnership with the Homeless Hospitality Center, the New London Public Library, the New London Community Meal Center, and the New London Senior Citizen Center, will provide warming centers for community members in need during this cold weather.

The Daytime Warming Center at the Homeless Hospitality Center, located at 325 Huntington Street, will be open from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. during cold weather. Guests who utilize the services of the New London Community Meal Center will stay open between lunch and dinner during Server Weather Protocol. Primarily serving those who are 55 years or older or who have mobility issues and do not have transportation to another warming center. Guests will also be allowed to stay at the Meal Center for a few additional hours after dinner until the night shelter is open. The Nighttime Warming Center at the Homeless Hospitality Center’s Shelter will open at 8:00 p.m. A call to 211 is not required before arriving at the shelter.

Additional daytime Warming Centers will be available at the Adult Reading Room in the New London Public Library, located at 63 Huntington Street. The library hours are as follows: Monday through Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Sunday from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The New London Senior Citizen Center, located at 10 Brainard St., will also serve as a warming center for individuals aged 55 and over, operating from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The New London Police and Fire Department personnel will closely monitor individuals at risk or in need of sheltering services. Community members are encouraged to check on family members and neighbors who may be at risk and require additional assistance during this dangerous cold period.