Newtown Readies Residents for Extreme Temperatures

NEWTOWN, CT — Town officials are urging residents to be prepared for severe cold weather. The area is forecast to experience bitter cold temperatures, resulting in zero to negative wind chill factors, from Wednesday evening into the weekend.

The following warming centers have been made available:

• The Municipal Center, at Fairfield Hills
  • Monday thru Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00p.m. and Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Cyrenius Booth Library, 25 Main Street, Newtown
  
  • Tel (203) 426-4533.
  • Monday through Thursday – 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday – 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Newtown Senior Center, 14 Riverside Road, Sandy Hook
  
  • Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Tel (203) 270-4310
• Edmond Town Hall Theater, 45 Main Street, Newtown.
  
  • Building is open from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. $3 movies
  • Call Tel (203) 426-2475 for show listing and times

Officials encourage residents to keep the following emergency contact information handy:

• Life Safety Emergency: Call 911
• Connecticut’s free information and referral service: Call 2-1-1 or visit www.211ct.org
• Power outage: Call 800-286-2000
• Code Red: Register at Emergency Management on the Public Safety page or call 203-270-4370 for assistance
• Smart 911: Register at Emergency Management on the Public Safety page
• Check News and Announcements on the Town website
• First Selectman’s office: Call 203-270-4201
• Emergency Management/Fire Marshal: Call 203-270-4370
• Health District: Call 203-270-4291

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