With the cold temperatures of January already here, and a bout of extreme cold on its way, here’s some helpful information from the Michigan Health Alert Network:

The coldest air of the season so far is forecasted to begin this Sunday, January 19 and last at least through Wednesday, January 22. Extreme low temperatures are expected with daily highs only reaching single digits and lows at or below zero. The wind chill may make it feel like double digit below zero temperatures. 

Michigan 2-1-1  

Call 2-1-1 or visit mi211.org for information on warming centers. Emergency preparedness coordinators and emergency managers can update warming center information in MICIMS through the WebEOC to ensure MI 2-1-1 has the latest information.   

Locally, the Center for Hope in Flint has a warming center that is open 24 hours from December 1- March 31. Clients are able to enjoy lunch, coffee, reading, watching TV and other basic supportive services. Overnight guests need to be signed in between 5-6 pm.

Stay safe out there!