As dangerously cold temperatures continue to impact our region, local authorities are urging residents to stay indoors and take precautions against frostbite and hypothermia. With temperatures expected to drop below zero again tonight, warming shelters have been opened to provide relief to those in need.
Schools and many businesses, including St. Joseph County offices, were closed on Tuesday due to the extreme cold. Wind chills made it feel even colder, prompting health officials to warn that prolonged exposure to these freezing temperatures can be life-threatening.
For those without a warm place to go, several local organizations have opened warming shelters to provide safe, heated spaces. Here is a list of shelters available across the region:…