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Activation of Severe Cold Weather Protocol January 28 to January 31, 2021

Posted on: January 26, 2021 - 3:57pm
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*MESSAGE FROM THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT*

At the direction of Governor Ned Lamont, the Division of Emergency Management (DEMHS) within the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP), the Department of Housing (DOH), the Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS), and the Department of Social Services (DSS), United Way 2-1-1, the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, and other partners are implementing the severe cold weather protocol to ensure everyone has adequate shelter during the upcoming severe cold weather.

The protocol is being activated as a result of the forecasted overnight wind chill temperatures Thursday night through Saturday night. The current protocol activation will be in effect from noon Thursday, January 28 until noon Sunday, January 31. 

Individuals looking for shelters are advised to call 2-1-1.