Warming Stations Open In Lorain County

LORAIN, OH — With extreme cold rolling into Northeast Ohio, and dangerous wind chills blowing in, warming stations around Lorain County are opening to the public.

The county is also telling residents to dress in layers, stay hydrated, and to check on neighbors and loved ones. Residents should also consider acquiring a backup supply of bottled water and any needed medications.

The National Weather Service issued a wind chill warning, for extreme wind chill temperatures, on Tuesday morning. The warning will remain in place through most of Thursday. Wind chill temperatures could plunge as low as -35 or -40 degrees. Temperatures are not expected to rise above the negative range on Wednesday.

Here are the shelters opening up in Lorain County.

Lorain:

• Catholic Charities of Lorain, Saint Elizabeth Center, 2726 Caroline Ave.
  • Monday-Sunday, 5 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
  • Evening hours and overnight stay open to registered men only
  • Call: 440-242-0056
• Neighborhood Alliance Haven Center, 1536 E. 30th St.
  • Open every day, 24 hours a day
  • Emergency shelter for men, women and children. No sex offenders admitted.
  • For entry, call 440-242-0455 before 5 p.m.
• Blessing House, 5440 Grove Ave.
  • Open every day, 24 hours a day
  • Serves children up to age 12
  • Call before arrival: 440-240-1851
• Sacred Heart Chapel — Gym, 4301 Pearl Ave.
  • Opens Tuesday evening Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. Opens again on Wednesday, Jan. 30, at 6 p.m. through Thursday, Jan. 31, at 8 a.m.
  • Warming shelter for men, women and children. Cots provided by Red Cross.

Eaton Township/Grafton

• North Eaton Christian Church, 35895 Royalton Road, Grafton
  • Opens Tuesday evening, Jan. 29, at 8 p.m. Closes Friday evening, Feb. 1 at 8 p.m.

Elyria

• St. Mary Catholic Church Temporary Warming Shelter, 320 Middle Ave.
  • Opens Tuesday evening, Jan. 29, at 8 p.m. and closes Thursday morning, Jan. 31, at 9 a.m.
• East Park Recreation Center, 1101 Prospect St.
  • Opens Thursday morning, Jan. 31, at 9 a.m. and closes Friday morning, Feb. 1, at 12 p.m.

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