Press Release
For Immediate Release
January 15, 2026
Contact:
Jennifer Rose
Press Secretary, Office of Mayor
Paul K. Pernerewski, Jr.
Email: Jrose@waterburyct.org
City of Waterbury Activates Severe
Cold Weather Protocol in Coordination with State of Connecticut
(WATERBURY, CT) In response to dangerously cold temperatures and following yesterday s
announcement by Governor Ned Lamont, Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski, Jr. has
activated the City of Waterbury s Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning at
5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 15, 2026, through noon on Friday, January 16,
2026.
Forecasts indicate
that overnight temperatures are expected to fall into the low to mid-teens,
with wind chill values ranging between zero and ten degrees. Prolonged exposure
to these conditions can be life threatening, particularly for individuals
experiencing homelessness, seniors, and other vulnerable populations.
To ensure residents
have access to warmth and shelter during this period, the City of Waterbury is
working in coordination with the State of Connecticut, United Way 2-1-1, and
local service providers. The Salvation Army and St. Vincent de Paul Mission
Shelter will operate as emergency warming shelters, with extended hours in
effect for the duration of the state s Severe Cold Weather Protocol.
Warming
Center and Shelter Locations and Hours (through Friday, January 16, 2026):
Salvation Army
74 Central Avenue
Open 24 hours a day
St. Vincent de
Paul Mission Shelter
114 Benedict Street
Open 24 hours a day
Center for Human
Development Hospitality Center
690 East Main Street
Open from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Waterbury Senior Center
1985 East Main Street
Available to senior citizens from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Residents who are in
need of shelter or a warming center are encouraged to call Connecticut 2-1-1, operated
by United Way, or visit 211ct.org
to find available locations.
City officials urge
all residents to take appropriate precautions during this period of extreme
cold, limit time outdoors, and check on elderly neighbors, family members, and
others who may be vulnerable.
For updates and
additional information, residents are encouraged to visit www.waterburyct.org and monitor local weather
advisories.
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