McKee reminds public of safety tips and warming center locations ahead of cold snap

Gino DeAngelis,

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Gov. Dan McKee is reminding Rhode Islanders of safety tips and that warming centers will be open ahead of the weekend’s cold snap.

McKee said that light snow and sub-zero wind chills are expected Friday and Saturday night, which can cause hypothermia and frostbite and contribute to events like household fires and carbon monoxide poisoning.

The Rhode Island Department of Health recommends tips like dressing in layers, covering exposed skin when outdoors, and limiting time in the elements to keep residents safe.

Residents are also recommended to take steps to protect their property and pets, including keeping car’s gas tanks and tires full, running faucets to prevent freezing pipes, and limiting the amount of time pets spend outdoors in the cold.

In addition, McKee said that additional emergency pop-up shelters will be open alongside the state’s existing shelter network.

The following pop-ups are open:

Newport
MLK Community Center
20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd., Newport, R.I. 02840
Hours: 1/19 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Peace Dale (South Kingstown)
Welcome House
8 North Road, Peace Dale, R.I. 02879
Hours: Individuals seeking shelter can call (401)-782-4770 for assistance or come to the shelter at any time
Providence
Crossroads RI Community Room
160 Broad St., Providence, R.I. 02903
Hours: 1/18 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m. 1/22
Westerly
WARM Center
56 Spruce St., Westerly, R.I. 02891
Hours: Individuals seeking shelter can call (401) 596-9276 for assistance or come to the shelter at any time.
West Warwick
West Warwick Civic Center
100 Factory St., West Warwick, R.I. 02893
Hours: 1/19 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. 1/22
Woonsocket
CCA Storefront
66 Social St., Woonsocket, R.I. 02895
Friday 1/19 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 a.m. 1/22
A full list of shelters in the state can be found here.
Categories: News, Rhode Island

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