Milwaukee County warming centers, cold weather resources
County leaders share cold weather resources
As dangerously cold weather grips the area, Milwaukee County officials on Thursday highlighted the warming center and safety resources available.
MILWAUKEE - As dangerously cold weather grips the area, Milwaukee County officials on Thursday highlighted the warming center and safety resources available.
"As time goes on, even in just a few minutes, if you have exposed skin you’ll start noticing that skin is uncomfortable, red," said Dr. Ben Weston, the county's chief health policy advisor. "That’s the time to get out of the cold because that frostbite is starting to kick in."
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Warming locations
What you can do:
If you or someone you know in Milwaukee County needs help through the extreme cold, call 211 or toll-free at 866-211-3380 for help and referrals to community resources.
In Milwaukee, several winter warming locations will have extended hours this weekend – Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Jan. 25. The city provided the following list. Unless otherwise noted, each location opens at 7 p.m.
For men only:
- Guest House of Milwaukee: 1216 N. 13th Street; open all day on Jan. 23; open until noon on Jan. 24 and Jan. 25
- Milwaukee Rescue Mission: 830 N. 19th Street; call 414-935-0240 before visit
For singles only:
- Repairers of the Breach: 1335 W. Vliet Street; open all day on Jan. 23 and Jan. 24
- St. Ben's Parish: 930 W. State Street; open all day on Jan. 21 to Jan. 26
- St. Vincent de Paul: 931 W. Madison Street; open Jan. 23 and Jan. 24 from 11 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
- Unity Lutheran Church: 1025 E. Oklahoma Avenue; open all day on Jan. 23; open until noon on Jan. 24 and 25
Emergency warming shelter
What we know:
In response to the extreme cold, the City of Milwaukee Health Department (MHD), Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management (OEM), working in coordination with the Extreme Weather Task Force and community partners, have opened an emergency warming shelter and expanded access to warming locations across Milwaukee.
The shelter will remain open through Saturday, Jan. 24 at 12:00 p.m.
Emergency Warming Shelter:
Washington Park Senior Center
4420 W. Vliet St.
Milwaukee, WI 53208
People in need of shelter, transportation, or other cold-weather assistance are encouraged to call 211, visit Impact211’s website, or text TXT-211 to be connected to available warming locations and support services. 211 is available 24/7 to support residents’ needs.
St. Ben's winter warming center open 24 hours a day through Jan. 25
Capuchin Community Services will keep its St. Ben’s Warming Center (930 W. State Street, Milwaukee) open 24 hours a day through Sunday, Jan. 25, due to bitter cold air blanketing the region.
Extreme cold
Continued coverage:
FOX6 News has you covered through this bitter-cold stretch. Here's a look at some stories you may find helpful.
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The Source: Information in this story is from the Milwaukee County Executive's Office and the city of Milwaukee.