Aurora Warming Centers Provide Shelter From Polar Vortex

AURORA, IL -- Temperatures and wind chills have plunged well below zero in Aurora Wednesday due to the ongoing polar vortex. Residents who need shelter or are experiencing an emergency due to electricity or heating issues can find heat at a number of warming shelters throughout the city, including the Aurora Transportation Center, which is offering 24-hour shelter.

Here's a list of warming shelters in Aurora. If you're planning on heading to a warming shelter, be sure to call first to make sure they can accommodate you.

24-Hour Emergency Warming, Aurora Transportation Center

233 N. Broadway

The Aurora Transportation Center will serve as a 24-hour emergency warming shelter from 6 p.m. on Jan. 29 through 12 p.m. on Jan. 31.

Aurora Public Library, Santori

101 S. River St.

Open Mon. through Thurs. from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fri. and Sat. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Aurora Public Library, Eola

555 S. Eola Rd.

Open Mon. through Thurs. from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fri. and Sat. from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Aurora Public Library, West

233 S. Constitution Dr.

Open Wed. through Sat. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tues. and Thurs. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fri. 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Eola Community Center

555 S. Eola Rd.

Open Mon. through Fri. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hesed House

659 S. River St.

Open 24 hours, 7 days a week

Prisco Community Center

150 W. Illinois Ave.

Open Mon. through Thurs. 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Salvation Army

437 E. Galena

Open Mon. through Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Vaughan Athletic Center

2121 W. Indian Trail Rd.

Open Mon. through Fri. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sat. and Sun. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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