Warming Shelters Open In Newport Amid Freezing Temperatures

NEWPORT, RI — When temperatures drop to 20 degrees or lower, the City of Newport opens warming shelters to ensure all residents can stay safe. With a frigid forecast for the next few days, centers will be open both during the day and overnight.

Overnight shelter is available at the Seamen's Church Institute of Newport from 4 p.m. until 7 a.m. on Thursday and Friday nights.

During the day, warming centers will be open throughout the city at the following locations. More information is available on the city's website.

• The Edward King House
  • 35 King Street
  • Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• Newport Public Library
  • 300 Spring Street
  • Monday: 12:30 - 8:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday to Thursday: 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
  • Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
  • Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.
• Newport Housing Authority
  • Closed following Newport School schedule (weekends, holidays, etc.)
• The Florence Gray Community Center Main Lobby
  • 1 Shimoda Way
  • Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Donovan Manor Chapel Street Side Lobby
• 19 Chapel Street
• Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.