DEEP FREEZE BEGINS CONTINUES WEEK OF JANUARY 15
High and low temperatures will be in the single digits during the day and below zero at night.
The coldest wind chills may fall below -30F particularly Monday and Tuesday nights.
Frostbite can develop on exposed skin in as little as 10-15 minutes.
Here are some tips for snow and cold weather:
IF YOU HAVE A POWER OUTAGE:
TIPS FOR PREVENTING FROZEN WATER LINES:
- Remove garden hose from outside spigot
- Allow warm air to circulate around water meter
- Tightly seal any vents or access areas in crawl space
- Run water at a trickle on extremely cold nights
WARMING CENTERS:
The Warrenville Park District Recreation Center (3S260 Warren Avenue) is a designated Warming Center with operating hours listed below:
- Monday-Thursday: 5:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
- Friday: 5:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Anyone who needs overnight accommodations should call the Police Department non-emergency telephone number, (630) 393-2131 Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., or dial 9-1-1 after regular business hours, and ask to speak with an on-duty Sergeant or Corporal.
Find more warming shelters at: https://211dupage.gov/index.php/disaster
CREATE A TRAVEL SAFETY KIT:
If you own or operate a vehicle, it's essential to keep an on-the-go emergency kit!
For winter weather, add extra items to keep you safe in cold, snowy, or icy conditions, such as:
- Sand
- Blankets
- Warm clothing
- An ice scraper
- A shovel
PLAN AHEAD BEFORE YOU HIT THE ROAD:
Use the Illinois Department of Transportation's web-based interactive mapping site, Getting Around Illinois. You can find information on winter road conditions and view our live traffic cameras.
Start your planning here: https://idot.click/u6h. Remember, “Ice and snow, take it slow.” Slow down to keep yourself and everyone on the road safe.
BE SALT SMART:
Road salt is used to keep roads safe, but too much salt damages vehicles and infrastructure, harms pets and plants, and degrades rivers and wetlands.
City staff attend annual trainings and deicing workshops to learn best practices when using salt.
Find tips to stay safe while using less salt: saltsmart.org/residents.