Extreme Cold Advisory

CITY OF MOUNT VERNON EXTREME COLD ADVISORY

The City of Mount Vernon is currently under an extreme cold advisory from now until January 1, 2018. The National Weather Service has forecasted that temperatures will be freezing throughout the week.

Temperatures are anticipated to be at dangerously low levels with the potential for strong winds, snow, and wintery weather. Warming centers are open and available for the public in several locations in the city.

Warming Center Locations

Doles Center 250 South 6th Avenue Mount Vernon, NY

Armory 144 North 5th Avenue Mount Vernon, NY

Montefiore 12 North 7th Avenue Mount Vernon, NY

COLD WEATHER TIPS

· Check on your neighbors, especially the elderly.

· Keep animals indoors.

· Don’t overload electrical power strips

· KEEP space heaters away from curtains, blankets, and flammable materials

· DON’T use a stove /oven or grill to heat your home. This is dangerous and can lead to fires or carbon monoxide.