Halton Region issues cold weather warning for Jan. 20

A cold warning has been issued for Halton Region as the wind chill is expected to reach -30 C today.

Halton Region Public Health has issued the extreme cold warning and said residents can stay warm at all designated Burlington Public Library branches during library open hours.

Cold warnings are issued by Halton Region Public Health during any of the following weather conditions:

• Daily predicted low of -15 C without wind chill; or
• Environment and Climate Change Canada issues an extreme cold warning for outdoor activity (temperature or wind chill is expected to reach -30 C for at least two hours)

Burlington warming centre information

• Aldershot Branch- 550 Plains Rd. E. 905-333-9995
• Alton Branch -3040 Tim Dobbie Dr. 905-634-3686
• Brant Hills Branch -2255 Brant St. 905-335-2209
• Central Branch – 2331 New St. 905-639-3611
• New Appleby Branch – 5151 New St. 905-639-3611
• Tansley Woods Branch – 1996 Itabashi Way 905-336-5583

For hours, visit www.bpl.on.ca.

For immediate support or shelter from the cold, call 311.

Halton Region will connect you with shelter and overnight support resources.

City of Burlington community members can access a variety of regional emergency shelter options, support services, and assistance in finding more permanent housing. For more information, visit Halton Region’s Housing Supports and Services webpage.

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