CHICAGO — The City of Chicago has announced the opening of warming centers as below zero wind chills are expected to enter the area starting Wednesday night into Thursday.
According to The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC), more than 190 public facilities are available for warming. This includes participating Chicago Public Library locations, Chicago Park District, Chicago Police Department and City Colleges of Chicago facilities during business or designated hours.
The city’s six community service centers available are:
- Englewood Community Service Center – 1140 West 79th Street
- Garfield Community Service Center – 10 South Kedzie Avenue
- Dr. Martin Luther King Community Service Center – 4314 South Cottage Grove
- North Area Community Service Center – 845 West Wilson Avenue
- South Chicago Community Service Center – 8650 South Commercial Avenue
- Trina Davila Community Service Center – 4312 West North Avenue
For a full list of warming centers and hours go to: data.cityofchicago.org
The OEMC says they’ll will work closely with the National Weather Service (NWS) to monitor weather conditions and alert the public to any changes in the severity of the expected drop in temperatures and possible snow accumulation.
You can also find help at police stations. Call 3-1-1 for more assistance.
Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog
