Frigid Temperatures in CT's Forecast

January 10, 2022

Frigid temperatures are in Connecticut's forecast this week, prompting Governor Lamont to activate the state's severe cold weather protocol for the first time this winter which will be in effect through 12 p.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022.

Frigid temperatures can bring black ice to commutes, frozen pipes, cold weather injuries like frostbite and hypothermia, and more.

Warming centers and shelters will be open across our state. If you or someone you know needs shelter, please call 2-1-1 to be directed to a nearby location and transportation if necessary.

Here's where you can find warming centers in our community:

Warming Centers

  • East Hartford Senior Center, 15 Milbrook Dr, East Hartford
    • Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call 860-291-7460 to learn more.
  • Raymond Library, 840 Main St, East Hartford
    • Monday & Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Tuesday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. Call 860-290-4330 for more.
  • East Hartford Public Safety Complex, 31 School St, East Hartford (Police Lobby)
    • Open all hours, all days
  • South Windsor Public Library1550 Sullivan Ave, South Windsor
    • Monday, Jan. 10 - Wednesday, Jan. 12, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call 860-644-1541 to learn more.
  • Manchester Senior Center, 549 East Middle Tpke, Manchester
    • Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call 860-647-3211 to learn more.
  • Manchester Human Services Robert Weiss Building, 479 Main St, Manchester
    • Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Manchester Police Department, 239 East Middle Tpke, Manchester
    • Open all hours, all days. Call 860-645-5500 to learn more.
  • Charles N. Enes Community Center150 Nevers Rd, South Windsor
    • Monday, Jan. 10 - Wednesday, Jan. 12, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Call 860-648-6361 to learn more.
  • Prosser Library, 1 Tunxis Ave, Bloomfield
    • Monday, Tuesday, 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Call 860-243-9721 to learn more.
  • Alvin & Beatrice Wood Human Services Center, 330 Park Ave, Bloomfield
    • Monday, Jan. 10, Tuesday, Jan. 11, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Call 860-243-8361 to learn more.

**If there is no warming center or shelter in your town, libraries and other public locations can be good places to keep warm or seek shelter. Please call ahead to confirm any location is open.

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Winter has been mild so far, but as the season continues, it's essential to be prepared and know how to stay safe during extreme weather events. Stay warm and stay safe.