Extreme Cold Preparedness
Being #WinterReady means acknowledging potential winter hazards and implementing storm preparedness measures today. Find additional important information on Ready.gov with resources for being Winter-Ready and Extreme Cold Safety.
During extreme cold weather, please remember to check on elderly neighbors and others in our community who may need assistance.
- Dress in Layers: Wear several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight, warm clothing.
- Remember a hat and mittens; they are more effective than gloves at keeping your hands warm.
- Stay Indoors: Limit your time outside as much as possible to prevent frostbite and hypothermia.
- Heat Safely: If you are using a space heater, keep it at least three feet away from anything flammable.
- Never use a gas oven or stovetop to heat your home.
- Protect Your Pipes: Allow faucets to drip slightly to help prevent water pipes from freezing.
Temporary Cold Weather Shelter
The City has worked with the UCC church and Hundred Nights to establish a winter warming shelter to support our unhoused neighbors during the coldest months of the season.
- Location: UCC Church, Keene (on Central Square in downtown Keene)
- Intake hours: 9:00PM – 10:00PM
- Stay: Guests may remain until 7:00AM
- Availability: Operating nightly through the end of March.
Keene Public Library
The Keene Public Library, located at 60 Winter Street, offers a heated public space during its operating hours:
- Monday and Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday through Thursday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Prioritize your storm preparedness today to ensure your safety and the well-being of our community.
Image: Weather.gov/safety/cold
