This weekend an extreme cold front is hitting New England and residents need to stay vigilant to remain safe. At the time of publishing this article the forecast calls for a low of -6°, gusts around 35-40 mph, and a potential wind chill of -30°. Frostbite can occur in less than 15 minutes in these conditions.
As we hear about more warming centers we will update this list. If your organization wishes to have their information listed below or updated, please contact us via email or call 781-780-9460 to let us know the details.
- Lynn Shelter Association – 91 Liberty St.
- Open 24 Hours
- If LSA reaches capacity the Dept. of Public Health’s Resource Room in City Hall (Room 103) will be available overnight with meals, with limited capacity for about 20 people.
- Lynn Department of Public Health – 3 City Hall Square, Room 103
- Friday, Feb 3rd at 6pm to Saturday, Feb 4th at 9am.
- The Resource Room will be available overnight with meals. Limited capacity for about 20 people.
- Please use the Johnson St. entrance; where the ramp is located.
- Congregation Ahabat Shalom – 151 Ocean St.
- Being run by the Concerned Citizens of Lynn, with the blessing of North Shore Chabad
- Open from Friday, Feb 3rd at 2pm to Sunday morning. Overnight guests are welcome, but please be aware that there are only chairs.
- Masks are required. This is an orthodox kosher temple therefore we must respect and ask that all food and drink be Kosher.
- Volunteers and kosher food/drink donations are needed! Please contact Lisa Pressman at 781-267-0427.
- My Brother’s Table– 98 Willow St.
- Friday, Feb 3rd from 12-6pm & Saturday, Feb 4th from 2-4:30pm
- Open during normal operation hours providing warm meals and drinks
- The Salvation Army – 1 Franklin St.
- Friday, Feb 3rd from 4-8pm & Saturday, Feb 4th from 8am-8pm
- On Saturday a safer separate space for children will be open.
- Hot chocolate, coffee, and other beverages, as well as soup, and other meals provided throughout the day.
- Food pantry will still be open on Friday, Feb 3 from 9am-12pm.
- Lynn Public Library – 5 North Common St.
- Saturday, Feb 4th from 9am-5pm
- Warm meals and drinks will be available.
- Chase The Chill will be at this warming center passing out hats and scarves, while supplies last.
- Senior Center – 37 Friend St.
- Vision Lynn will be hosting an open house event at the Senior Center on Feb. 4th from 10:30am-12:30pm
- Free food and hot cocoa
If you see someone out in the cold that needs shelter, please call 911. Transportation to warming centers will be available by Emergency Medical Services (EMS).
Please contact the locations above for more information.
Cancellations & other announcements
Updates from Lynn Public Schools
Thursday, Feb. 2 at 5pm: Tomorrow will be extremely cold so we are asking families to prepare for the conditions.
- Drive students to school rather than walk if possible.
- If walking is the only option to please be sure to dress your child in layers and in warm clothing.
- Drop students off as close to the opening of school as possible.
Thursday, Feb. 2 at 10:40pm: As a clarification, the cancellation of after school activities applies to our after school clubs only. Community after school programs are running unless you receive a communication directly from these programs. Also, please note that our athletic activities and the All-City Band Concert scheduled for 6:00 PM at Lynn English High School are still scheduled to take place.
From The Food Project:
We have decided to cancel the Farmers’ Market for this Saturday, Feb. 4th due to the weather conditions.
Please click here for upcoming farmers’ market dates.
From The Boys & Girls Club of Lynn:
Due to the extreme cold heading our way, the BGCL will be closing Friday, Feb. 3rd at 5:30pm. There will be no Teen Night and also no Instructional Basketball. Thank you.
From RAW Art Works
All groups are cancelled for today (Friday, Feb 3) due to the extreme cold weather. Stay warm and safe!
National Grid Prepares for Forecasted Bitter-Cold Temperatures Across Massachusetts – Read their press release
Tips from Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency:
- Remain informed by receiving alerts before, during and after the extreme cold.
- Have a plan that allows your family to safely shelter in place and keep your pets indoors.
- During the cold, dress in several layers
- Follow safety guidelines when using space heaters or fireplaces. If you lose heat move to a single room and cover the windows to preserve heat.
- Run a small trickle of water from your faucets to keep your pipes from freezing.
- Know the symptoms of cold related illnesses, including frostbite and seek medical attention if you or someone you know is showing signs
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