Narragansett/South Kingstown Warming Centers Keep Residents Out of the Cold

Anyone who has been outside in Narragansett and South Kingstown knows that the weather has become increasingly frigid.

Temperatures in Narragansett and South Kingstown tonight are expected to reach a high of 22 degrees with a real feel of 4 degrees, according to Accuweather.

Towns across the state have set up warming centers to keep their residents nice and toasty in the extremely low predicted temperatures.

Here’s the list of locations that will serve as warming centers in the Narragansett and South Kingstown area according to Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency:

• Narragansett Library, 35 Kingstown Road in Narragansett, will be open on Thursday from 9:30 a.m to 8:30 p.m. and on Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Hale Library, 2601 Commodore Perry Highway in Wakefield, will be open on Thursday and Friday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Kingston Free Library, 2605 Kingstown Road in Kingston, will be open on Thursday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Neighborhood Guild, 325 Columbia Street in Peace Dale, will be open on Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
• Peace Dale Library, 1057 Kingstown Road in Peace Dale, will be open on Thursday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Senior Center, 25 St. Dominic Road in Wakefield, will be open on Thursday and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Here are some tips to stay safe and warm in the extreme cold, according to the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency:

• Dress warmly and layer. Even when you are inside or going outside for a few moments.
• Set the temperature inside your home according to your activity level, health and medications.
• Check up on elderly friends, family and neighbors frequently. They are especially susceptible to extremely cold temperatures.
• Be aware of the symptoms of frostbite and hypothermia. Those suffering from frostbite can have a loss of feeling and color in their nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers or toes. Hypothermia symptoms include shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, drowsiness or slurred speech.
• Winterize your vehicle. Make sure the tires are in good condition and update your car emergency kit.

Photo Credit: Maury Loontjens Memorial Library Facebook page