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Milwaukee Health Department
Cold temperatures can quickly become dangerous. The City of Milwaukee Health Department monitors extreme cold temperatures with the National Weather Service, and issues cold-weather health alerts and advisories. Being prepared ahead of cold weather can help you stay safe and healthy all winter.
Always check on elderly relatives and neighbors throughout the season, and especially during extreme temperature events. Colder weather can put the elderly at higher risk for health problems.
1. Be prepared
2. Stay safe at home
3. Stay safe outdoors
4. Stay safe when traveling
Please call 211 for information about places to stay warm, including emergency shelter options that are available year-round.
Please note that 211 is the centralized referral number for those seeeking warming shelter access.