Jan 20, 2025
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The temperatures are well below freezing this week with the wind making it feel like the single digits at times. This cold weather is especially dangerous for seniors, infants, those who work outdoors and people experiencing homelessness. RELATED: Do you know how to stay safe in cold weather? It's important to dress warmly when you leave the house. The National Weather Service advises wearing loose-fitting layers, moisture-wicking clothing and a hat. We have more tips for how to stay safe and warm in cold temperatures here. The following emergency warming shelters will be open this week: Rhode Island Central Falls Forand Manor, 30 Washington St. – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily Wilfrid Manor, 466 Hunt St. – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday to Sunday Cranston The Central Library, 140 Sockanosset Cross Road – 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday The Senior Center, 1070 Cranston St. – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Johnston Johnston Public Library, 1 Memorial Ave. – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday Johnston Senior Center, 1291 Hartford Ave. – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday Newport Newport Public Library, 300 Spring St. – 12 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday Seamen's Church Institute, 18 Market Square – 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday and Saturday Pawtucket Blackstone Valley Visitors Center, 175 Main St. – Daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Leon Mathieu Senior Center, 420 Main St. – 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday Open Doors, 1139 Main St. – Overnight drop-in shelter available 24/7 Pawtucket Police Department Lobby, 121 Roosevelt Ave. – Open 24/7 Pawtucket Public Library, 13 Summer St. – 9 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Friday to Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. on Sunday Providence Crossroads, 162 Broad St. – Overnight drop-in shelter available 24/7 Emanuel House, 239 Public St. – Overnight drop-in shelter available 24/7 Federal Hill House, 9 Courtland St. – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday The DaVinci Center, 470 Charles St. – Monday at 7 p.m. through Tuesday at 7 a.m. Providence Rescue Mission, 627 Cranston St. – Open 24/7 Providence libraries – See hours here South Kingstown Welcome House of South County, 8 North Road – Overnight drop-in shelter available 24/7 Warwick Pilgrim Senior Center, 27 Pilgrim Parkway – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane – 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday to Saturday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday Westerly WARM Center, 56 Spruce St. – Open 24 hours for the winter months West Warwick West Warwick Civic Center, 100 Factory St. – Open Monday at 4:30 p.m. through 10 a.m. on Thursday Woonsocket 356 Clinton St. – Open Monday at 5 p.m. Woonsocket Harris Library, 303 Clinton St. – 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Friday and Saturday Woonsocket Police Department lobby, 242 Clinton St. – Open 24/7 Woonsocket Senior Center, 84 Social St. – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday LOOKING AHEAD: Detailed 7-Day Forecast Massachusetts Fall River Call (508) 676-3528 for shelter needs First Baptist Church, 228 North Main St. – 4 p.m. to 8 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for overnight prayer service, use Pine Street entrance Christ the Rock Church, 414 Walnut St. – 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday as a warming center New Bedford Bethel Ame Church, 532 County St. – Doors open 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Wednesdays, meals, clothing and further support available PAACA, 360 Coggeshall St. – Doors open 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursdays, meals, clothing and further support available Rise Recovery Support Center, 497 Belleville Ave. – Doors open 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, meals, clothing and further support available Sister Rose's House, 75 Division St. – Registration is from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (first come, first served) You can find more local warming centers in Rhode Island by clicking here. Anyone who needs further help finding a warming center in Rhode Island or Massachusetts can call 211. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW
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