Geneva Warming Shelters Available During Extreme Cold

GENEVA, IL -- With the hopes of keeping everyone out from the extreme cold in the coming days, the city of Geneva has announced warming centers that will be available in town. None of the shelters can provide overnight accomodations but should give some relief to those without a warm place to go in the coming days. The following warming shelters will be available to the public through Saturday, Jan. 26:

• Geneva City Hall, 22 S. First St.
  • Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Geneva Public Works Facility, 1800 South St.
  • Hours: 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday
• Geneva Fire Department Headquarters, 200 East Side Drive
  • Open 24 hours (no sleeping facilities)
• Geneva Police Department, 20 Police Plaza
  • Open 24 hours (no sleeping facilities)
• Geneva Public Library , 127 James St.
  • Hours:9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday to Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. NOTE: The library is closed Friday.

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory from 6 p.m. on Jan. 24 through noon on Jan. 25. Wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero are expected for much of northeast Illinois.

Low wind chills may cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes and could eventually lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken. If people must be outside, they should make sure to wear a hat, gloves and layers of clothes.

Photo caption: Geneva Fire Department/PHOTO VIA GOOGLEMAPS