By Princess Safiya Byers Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service Published Jan 06, 2024 at 1:01 PM

With colder weather on the way, Milwaukee County leaders have announced locations where people can stay warm this winter.

In addition to already existing services, several warming centers will be opening in the coming weeks.

A warming center is a short-term emergency shelter where people can go to stay warm when temperatures become dangerously low.

Here’s a list of warming centers that are open through March 31:

For more emergency or long-term resources, you can reach out to Milwaukee County’s coordinated entry team. Coordinated Entry is available 24/7 by dialing 2-1-1, texting your ZIP code to TXT-211 or online at 211 Wisconsin.

Check out the Wisconsin Department of Health Services or the Milwaukee Health Department for more tips on staying warm.