When temperatures are at 32 degrees or below – warming areas are available at the City’s six community service centers from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
When temperatures are at 32 degrees or below – warming areas are available at the City’s six community service centers from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- The warming areas are available for all residents in need of safe refuge and relief from extreme cold weather.
- Residents must wear a cloth face covering while in the warming areas due to COVID-19 safety precautions.
- City-operated libraries and park facilities also may activate warming areas, if needed, including during evening hours, weekends and holidays.
- For assistance after hours, residents should call 311 to be connected to available services – including placement to an available shelter bed.
- The Garfield Community Service Center at 10 South Kedzie, is open on a 24-hour basis to connect families and residents to emergency shelter.
- Unless specifically indicated, warming areas typically are not open when temperatures are higher than 32 degrees, on holidays and evening hours.
- Hours and days may be extended under extreme conditions and/or from the direction of the City’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications.
Warming Center Flyer Winter English