East Hartford Severe Cold Weather Advisory
East Hartford, CT— The National Weather Service is reporting predictions for an extreme cold weather event starting this Friday, February 3, 2023 through Sunday, February 5, 2023. Reports show, wind chill will push temperatures to feel like -16, -22, and 2 degrees respectfully.
In anticipation of very low wind chill values during the overnight hours Governor Lamont has activated the severe cold weather protocol effective Thursday, February 2 at noon, and through Monday February 5 at noon.
Residents are asked to take precautionary measures against this bitter cold. Please, be reminded that elderly, infants and children are particularly vulnerable during periods of extreme cold weather. Please wear layers, limit exposure to the outdoors and look for the warning signs of hypothermia.
If you need a place to warm up, the following town facilities are open over the weekend. Please note, these facilities will not be offering special services, but residents are welcome to come in and warm up.
Raymond Library | 840 Main Street | Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM Saturday, 10 AM – 2 PM Sunday, 1 - 5 PM |
Public Safety Complex | 31 School Street | 24 Hours (All Days) |
East Hartford Senior Center | 15 Milbrook Drive | Thursday 8:30 am - 7:30 pm Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Saturday 9:00 - noon |
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Residents should recognize the signs of hypothermia, which can be fast and can come at a moment’s notice as the temperature decreases and exposure to the cold increases. Hypothermia is defined as a core body temperature below 95F and includes symptoms such as shivering, slow, shallow breathing, confusion and memory loss, drowsiness or exhaustion, slurred or mumbled speech, loss of coordination, fumbling hands, stumbling steps, a slow, weak pulse and in severe hypothermia, a person may be unconscious without obvious signs of breathing or a pulse. If you notice any or all of these signs, call 911 immediately.
During the stretch of extremely cold weather, residents are asked to consider the following actions:
- Limit time outdoors, as frostbite can occur within as little as 10 minutes
- Dress in several warm layers and cover all exposed skin
- Check and protect water pipes, as prolonged cold will freeze the pipes
- Don't forget about pets and bring them inside
Check on neighbors, friends, family and elderly. Stay warm.
Individuals in need of a shelter should call 2-1-1.