County to open warming sites Wednesday, Thursday

County to open warming sites Wednesday, Thursday – Point/Plover Metro Wire

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Central Wisconsin can expect a blast of arctic air over the next few days, and with dangerously low wind chills expected, Portage Co. will be opening warming sites.

According to the National Weather Service, temps will drop to about 15 degrees and it only gets colder from there. Low temperatures on Thursday will sink to between 0 and 5 below zero with the wind chill dropping the temp to a low of -25.

Warming Sites include:

• Portage County Health and Human Services at 817 Whiting Avenue, Stevens Point, (715) 345-5350; Hours: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (Monday, Thursday), 8:00 AM-6:00 PM (Tuesday), 8:00 AM-5:00 PM (Wednesday), and 8:00 AM-3:00 PM (Friday).
• Portage County Public Library at 1001 Main Street, Stevens Point, (715) 346-1544; Hours: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (Monday through Friday). There are capacity and time limits.
• Salvation Army at 1600 Briggs Street, Stevens Point, (715) 341-2437; Hours: 9:00 AM-9:00 PM (each day). The lobby area will be open during the day with places to sit and coffee available. At night, individuals can head over to the Warming Center to sleep. After 9 p.m., contact law enforcement for assistance to the warming shelter.
• The Warming Center at Frame Memorial Presbyterian Church 1300 Main Street, Stevens Point,
  (715) 252-7860 or [email protected]
• Lettie Jensen Community Center at 487 North Main Street, Amherst, (715) 824-5202; Hours: 8:00 AM12:00 PM (Monday through Thursday). Not currently open on Friday but will be if needed. Call ahead if there is a need for extended hours. Limiting number of people in facility to 50 people.
• Rosholt Public Library at 137 North Main Street, Rosholt, (715) 677-4510; Hours: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday), 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (Wednesday). There are capacity and time limits.
• Village of Almond Municipal Center at 122 Main Street, Almond, (715) 366-8171; Hours: 8:00 AM-3:00 PM (Monday through Wednesday). Call ahead if there is a need for extended hours.
• Village of Plover Municipal Center at 2400 Post Road, Plover, (715) 345-5252; Hours: 7:30 AM-4:30 PM (Monday through Friday).

The county has also released the following safety tips:

• Stay inside. When possible, stay indoors.
• Stock a home emergency kit. Your home kit should include items such as food and water, cell phone and charger, flashlight and batteries, first aid kit, important medications, a weather radio, and a change of clothes. If you are able to, set aside items like soap, hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol, disinfecting wipes, and general household cleaning supplies to disinfect surfaces you touch regularly. Visit readywisconsin.wi.gov/make-a-kit for more items and tips.
• Limit your time outside. If you must venture out, then wear layers of warm clothing and watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia. Be sure to have several clean masks to use in case your mask becomes wet or damp from snow. Cloth masks should not be worn when they become damp or wet.
• Reduce the risk of heart attack by avoiding overexertion when shoveling snow. Masks may make it
  difficult to breathe, especially for those who engage in high-intensity activities, like shoveling. If you are unable to wear a mask, maintain a distance of at least six feet between yourself and those who are not part of your household.
• Winterize your car. Just as you have a home emergency kit, you need one for your car too. Pack items such as blankets, snacks and water, a shovel, jumper cables, and sand. Keep your gas tank at least half-full, and pack additional clean face coverings.
• Safely check on your friends, family, and neighbors. If it is safe to do so, check on neighbors while
  following the latest guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on maintaining social and physical distancing. Consider connecting with family and friends by telephone, e-mail, text0 messages, video chat, and social media. If you must visit in person, wear a mask and maintain a distance of at least six feet from them.
• Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning. Only use generators and grills outdoors and away from windows. Never heat your home with a gas stovetop or oven. Use a battery-powered detector where
• Limit outdoor time for pets. Extreme cold is dangerous for animals too.
• Know the signs and symptoms of hypothermia. Warning signs include shivering, exhaustion, confusion, and slurred speech, and symptoms can look similar to intoxication. Call 911 if someone is exposed to cold temperatures and you see these symptoms.

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