Simsbury Officials Offer Tips For Staying Warm During The Cold Snap

From the Town of Simsbury:

January 28, 2021

Due to the upcoming expected low temperatures, the Town of Simsbury and The Department of Community and Social Services would like to remind residents of the best practices to stay warm.

It is essential to stay warm and dry, and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure. If you must be outside, dress warmly and be sure to cover your head and hands, and protect yourself from the elements as best as possible. Try to stay inside where it is warm, and please check on elderly family members and neighbors, and never leave children or pets in an unattended vehicle.

At this time during the pandemic the Town will not be opening a warming center. The potential of a public health risk is still present and our priority is to protect our residents from exposure to COVID-19. In the absence of a true warming center, we encourage you to use some of these tips to stay warm: Stay inside and wear warm layers including a hat; if you have ceiling fans run them in the clockwise direction to push warm air back down to the floor; block drafts with pool noodles, towels, or blankets; and keep your thermostat set at a steady temperature.

For further information, or if you or someone you know is at risk due to the extremely low temperatures, please call the Simsbury Community and Social Services Department at 860-658-3283; the Department does not monitor their phone line or voice mail messages during the weekend. For emergencies, please call 911.

This press release was produced by the Town of Simsbury. The views expressed here are the author’s own.