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Stratford Initiates Warming Center Protocol
The town has activated its warming center protocol due to the arctic cold hitting the state over the next few days, officials announced.
STRATFORD, CT — (From the Mayor’s Office): The Town of Stratford has initiated its Warming Center protocol upon receiving a Cold Weather Advisory Notice from the State of Connecticut. This notice extends from 12 noon on Jan. 14 through Wednesday, Jan. 19.
The reason for the activation is the arrival of intense arctic cold in Connecticut starting tonight resulting in temperatures in the single digits and wind chill factors below zero, followed by a potential winter storm.
This protocol will provide information through mass communication on personal cold weather protection, contact information for longer term sheltering and warming center locations.
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For overnight and long-term sheltering, residents need to contact the 211 System by dialing 211. All warming centers will be posted and updated under the State of Connecticut WEBEOCC website.
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Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street
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Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Baldwin Center, 1000 W Broad Street
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Stratford YMCA, 3045 Main Street
Monday through Thursday, 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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