Extreme Cold – January 11, 2022

Due to the upcoming expected low temperatures, the Town of Simsbury and the Department of Community and Social Services would like to remind residents of the best practices to stay warm.           

It is essential to stay warm and dry, and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure.  If you must be outside, dress warmly and be sure to cover your head and hands, and protect yourself from the elements as best as possible.  Try to stay inside where it is warm and please check on elderly family members and neighbors, and never leave children or pets in an unattended vehicle.

We encourage you to use some of these tips to stay warm: stay inside and wear warm layers including a hat; if you have ceiling fans run them in the clockwise direction to push warm air back down to the floor; block drafts with pool noodles, towels, or blankets; and keep your thermostat set at a steady temperature.

The Library is open during normal business hours this week should you need a warming center during the day (Monday-Thursday, 9:30am-8:30pm; Friday and Saturday, 9:30am-5:30pm; Sunday, 1:00pm-5:00pm).  Patrons visiting the Library are required to wear masks at this time.

For further information, or if you or someone you know is at risk due to the low temperatures, please call the Simsbury Community and Social Services Department at 860-658-3283. For emergencies please call 911. 

For shelter or warming center locations please call 211.