Warning! from the City of Somerville: RUN AT YOUR OWN RISK

I woke up to this Somerville Alert this morning..Running inside..yet again. boo.


This is Tom Champion from the City of Somerville with important cold weather information. Current forecasts call for dangerously cold temperatures and hazardous wind chill conditions through Saturday, January 16th. Residents should try to minimize outside activities, and be especially alert to the safety of the elderly and the very young. For those with heating emergencies or no access to shelter, the city will be operating warming centers at the following locations: the Holland Street Center at 167 Holland Street; the Ralph & Jenny Center at 9 New Washington Street and the Cross Street Center at 165 Broadway. All warming centers will be open on Thursday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and longer if needed. Please be alert to anyone, and especially elderly neighbors, who may be suffering distress as a result of the cold weather. Please also be conscious of the fire risks associated with electric space heaters. If you see anyone in your neighborhood, or on the streets, who may need assistance, don’t hesitate to call the Somerville Police at 617-625-1212. For additional information, please call 311. Thank you.