A deep freeze will arrive Saturday night through Tuesday night, January 18-21!
The coldest
conditions will be Sunday and Monday nights with wind chills of -15 to -25 Fexpected, locally as low as -30 F.
Frostbite is possible within about 30
minutes in these conditions!
GENERAL TIPS:
- Do not use your stove/oven for heating your residence.
- Make sure you have enough distance when using space heaters.
- Check in with your elderly neighbors and those that need a little extra help.
- Restock your pocket hand warmers.
- Double check your vehicle preparedness kit.
AVOID FROSTBITE:
- Take it easy. Shoveling heavy snow or walking in deep snow can cause a heart attack for any age.
- Loose fitting, warm clothing worn in layers will insulate better and keep you warmer.
- Keep your feet and hands as dry as possible.
- Stay covered.
- Wear mittens or gloves.
- At least half of your body heat is lost if your head is not covered…so wear a hat.
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
IF YOU HAVE A POWER OUTAGE:
• Text OUT to 26633 (COMED) to report the outage and receive restoration information
• Call 1-800 EDISON1 (1-800-334-7661)
• Report outages via the website at: ComEd.com/Report
• Use the ComEd App to report outages: https://www.comed.com/my-account/customer-support/contact-us/mobile-app
* Closely monitor US National Weather Service Chicago Illinois for weather updates: NWSChicago
* Get more severe weather tips are at: weather.gov/lot/severeprepare