Mayor Leclerc Offers Resources Available During Severe Cold Weather Protocol

(December 26, 2017) East Hartford, CT – With the implementation of the severe cold weather protocol by Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Mayor Marcia A. Leclerc would like to remind all residents about the cold weather resources they have at their disposal. The protocol, which was activated as a result of the forecasted arctic cold conditions across our state that could last into next week, will remain in effect from December 26, 2017 through January 8, 2018.

The first resources available to the community are the public warming centers offered throughout town. These warming centers, which do not offer any staff or special services, are located in the following locations: The Public Safety Complex Lobby (31 School Street, open 24 hours, 7 days a week) and the South End Senior Center (70 Canterbury Street, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday). All people are welcome to come in and warm up.

Additional resources for adequate shelter can also be found by contacting 2-1-1, which is a free informational service offered to anyone in Connecticut regarding shelter, food, housing, child care, after school programs, elder care, crisis intervention, and much more. In addition to the 2-1-1 telephone number, interested parties can also visit their website at www.211ct.org for all relevant information on available resources.

For further information on cold weather protocol resources, please contact the East Hartford Social Services Department at (860) 291-7248.