SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — Over 50 million Americans are under a freeze and frost warning on Monday. Dangerously cold temperatures are moving in, with wind chills expected to dip into the teens. Cities across the region are stepping up efforts to protect residents as the Arctic cold front settles in.
Warming centers and transportation assistance are all being activated. From Savannah to Beaufort County, multiple warming centers are opening their doors as overnight lows plunge well below normal. Now officials say these resources are critical for people without reliable heat or shelter.
The primary goal of all this is to prevent cold-related illnesses and save lives. In Savannah, the Tompkins Regional Center will serve as a last-resort overnight warming center tonight, providing shelter for pets and offering on-site security…