Tuesday, Feb. 18, 9 a.m. — Three warming centers have opened in Wilton as Connecticut will experience a period of frigid conditions over the next several days. Abnormally cold air will settle into the region following the past weekend’s winter storm. Single-digit morning low temperatures coupled with breezy winds will result in below zero to single-digit wind chill values for much of this week.
Emergency Management Director/Fire Chief Jim Blanchfield said the state’s severe cold weather protocol, activated on Sunday, Feb. 14, will remain in effect to Saturday Feb. 22, at 12 p.m.
According to Eversource, there are 53 customers in Wilton without power as of 9 a.m.
Warming Centers Open in Wilton
Comstock Community Center (180 School Rd.): Now through Friday — 8:30 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday — 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Check with the front desk at Comstock on arrival for which building area will be set up for the Warming Center.
Wilton YMCA (404 Danbury Rd.): Now through Friday — 5:30 a.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday — 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Check with the front desk at the Y for the specific location of the Warming Center.
Wilton Library (137 Old Ridgefield Rd.): Now through Thursday — 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Friday — 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday — 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday — 1-4 p.m.
Anyone needing shelter due to additional circumstances can call 2-1-1 for information on what help is available, visit 211ct.org to view a list of locations, or reach out to Wilton Social Services 203.834.6238.
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to correct an earlier version with incorrect times listed for weekday warming center hours at the Wilton YMCA. It is 5:30 am.-9 p.m., not 9 a.m.