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Warming Centers Opening In East Providence Amid Frigid Temperatures

Winds chills in RI are expected to be dangerous and reach their coldest since February 2016, according to the National Weather Service.

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Communities across the state, including East Providence, have designated warming centers aimed at helping residents stay warm.
Communities across the state, including East Providence, have designated warming centers aimed at helping residents stay warm. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI — Frigid temperatures are in the forecast in Rhode Island, with temperatures expected to fall well below zero.

Communities across the state, including East Providence, have designated warming centers aimed at helping residents stay warm.

The list of warming centers below was provided by the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency.

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East Providence:

Riverside Library: 475 Bullocks Point

  • Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Weaver Library: 41 Grove Ave.

  • Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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