Danbury Warns Of Severely Cold Weather, Preps Warming Stations

DANBURY, CT — The city's Office of Emergency Management is monitoring intense cold expected Thursday, Feb 2 through Sunday, Feb. 5.

A wind chill advisory is in effect from 5 p.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Saturday in southern Connecticut. The National Weather Service warns that, "Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero… The wind chill values could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken… Frostbite on exposed skin can occur in as little as 30 minutes."

Warming shelters will be available at the following locations:

Danbury Library:
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Danbury War Memorial:
Thursday: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Friday: 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

41 New Street:
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Pacific House:
Thursday - Sunday: 24 Hours