WESTPORT–Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Nicholas L. Marsan has activated the town’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol. From 5 p.m. today through noon tomorrow, Dec. 16, heat-insecure Westporters can visit the warming centers listed below.

According to a press release, this activation aligns with statewide guidance intended to protect vulnerable residents during extreme temperature events. The release continues, quoting Fire Chief Nicholas L. Marsan:

“With this incoming blast of arctic air and dangerously low wind chills, our priority is the health and safety of all Westport residents. We urge everyone to use the warming centers provided, check on elderly or vulnerable neighbors, and take every precaution to stay warm and safe. If you need assistance, please reach out — we are here to help.”

Warming Centers in Westport

The following locations will be open to the public during the current cold snap:

Westport Center for Senior Activities
21 Imperial Ave
Thursday–Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Westport Library
20 Jesup Rd.
Thursday: 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Westport/Weston Family YMCA
14 Alan Raymond Lane
Monday–Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Assistance for Residents

Residents experiencing hardships due to the cold, including those without adequate heat, are encouraged to contact:

Westport Human Services
203-341-1050
(Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.)

For after-hours support, dial 2-1-1 for statewide assistance and access to emergency shelter services.

If someone is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.

Westport Emergency Management will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates as necessary throughout the duration of the protocol.

The CDC’s guidance on frostbite and hypothermia is below.