Southeast Wisconsin warming centers; extended hours during bitter cold
MILWAUKEE - Bitter cold is blanketing southeast Wisconsin and will have its grip on the region through early Wednesday. For those in need, now is a critical time to seek shelter and stay warm.
Milwaukee area
What we know:
In the Milwaukee area, the Milwaukee County Department of Health and Human Services will be opening Marcia P. Coggs Human Services Center as a daytime warming site for anyone in need on Monday, Jan. 20 and Tuesday, Jan. 21 from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
The center is located at 1220 W. Vliet St., Milwaukee, WI, 53205. Please use the 13th Street entrance.

Repairers of the Breach at 14th and Vliet in Milwaukee will be operating with extended hours until Wednesday – when they go back to regular operations.
"We usually close at 4 o’clock," said James West, Repairers of the Breach executive director. "Prepare for the warming room open back up at 7 p.m., but we’re not gonna even ask them to move around for those few hours in this dangerous weather."
Racine area
What we know:
Four Racine community centers will be open on Monday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be no regular activities; the centers will only serve as warming centers for those needing to escape the cold temperatures.
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- Tyler Domer Community Center: 2301 12th Street
- Dr. John Bryant Community Center: 601 Caron Butler Drive
- Cesar Chavez Community Center: 2221 Douglas Avenue
- Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center: 1134 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
You can learn more about other warming centers in the City of Racine.
Waukesha area
What we know:
The Waukesha winter overflow shelter is open for those in need. It reopened on Jan. 16.
If you are in need of seeking warmth or supportive services, you are urged to contact the Waukesha Housing Action Coalition of Waukesha County at 262-326-5322.
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Take precautions
What you can do:
All residents are encouraged to take steps to ensure everyone remains safe during this cold weather:
- Time spent outdoors should be limited as much as possible.
- Wearing multiple layers of loose-fitting clothes is more effective than a single heavy layer.
- Any non-essential travel should be postponed, and vehicles should be prepared.
- Older adults, young children, and those who are sick are affected more quickly by cold weather. Check in with elderly family members, friends, and neighbors.
- Do not leave pets outdoors for longer than necessary.
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To learn more, call 211 and an operator can connect you to the closest shelter near you.
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