Get Ready for Bitterly Cold Weather January 18-21

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