Warming Centers Available Thurs. - Sat.

Post Date: 01/21/2026 12:08 PM

An additional cold front is expected to enter the area from Thursday evening through Saturday evening. Community members are reminded that the following City facilities will be available as warming centers:

Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave.

• Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Robert Crown Community Center, 1801 Main St.

• Open daily, 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Prieto Community Center, 430 Asbury Ave. 

• Thursday and Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center, 1655 Foster St.

• Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Evanston Ecology Center, 2024 N. McCormick Blvd. 

• Open daily, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please review the following safety tips for extremely cold weather:

Personal Safety

• Wear several loose, lightweight layers, waterproof outer shells, a hat, scarf, and mittens (warmer than gloves).
• Minimize time outside and take frequent breaks indoors.
• Cover ears, face, hands, and feet, as frostbite can happen quickly.
• Drink warm fluids (broth, tea) and eat energy-rich foods; avoid alcohol and caffeine.
• Stretch and take breaks when shoveling snow to prevent overexertion.
• Know the signs of frostbite and hypothermia.

Home & Utilities

• Have emergency kits, batteries, and flashlights ready
• Insulate pipes, open cabinet doors to expose them to warm air, and disconnect hoses.
• Test smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors.
• Use generators outdoors, away from windows.

Community & Pets

• Check on elderly neighbors, people with disabilities, and those living alone.
• Use 311 or local services for well-being checks if needed.
• Keep pets indoors, provide warm shelter, and ensure food/water don't freeze.