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Gasherbrum II 8035m! It is the 13th highest peak in the world. It is also one of the most accessible highest peaks in the world.
*Contact for bookings and fo more Information*👇
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Gasherbrum II 8035m! It is the 13th highest peak in the world. It is also one of the most accessible highest peaks in the world.
*Contact for bookings and fo more Information*👇
website: www.skarduexpedition.com
Email 💌: [email protected]
Email 📨: [email protected]
WhatsApp 📲+923309447377
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Ruh-roh. Sounds like more #Temperature #RollerCoasters are in the works... Freezing one day, boiling the next. Not good...
Meteorologist warns 'highly unusual' US winter pattern shift is coming
Story by Everett Sloane, 2/5/2026
"A sharp, late-season flip in the jet stream is setting up a winter pattern that looks very different from the one that opened the year, and forecasters say it is not business as usual. A leading Meteorologist has described the looming shift as 'highly unusual,' warning that a distorted #PolarVortex and a recharged storm track could rearrange who gets buried in snow and who finally thaws out. The stakes range from #water supplies in the mountains of the western United States to #EnergyDemand and even #wildlife stress in places that are not built for #ArcticAir.
"The core of the coming change is a dramatic reconfiguration of the polar vortex and the jet stream that steers storms across North America. Instead of a simple, locked-in cold pool over the eastern half of the country, forecasters describe a stretched and wobbling circulation that can send frigid air plunging south while allowing pockets of warmth to surge north. One Meteorologist has framed the setup as 'Highly unusual,' noting that winter weather across the United States is about to change in a big way as the upper-level flow reorganizes over the central and eastern states, a shift detailed in a recent analysis. Instead of the gradual, predictable evolution that textbooks once suggested, the atmosphere is pivoting quickly, with cold and warmth trading places in a matter of days."
#ExtremeTemperatures #UnpredictableWeather #USWeather #USWx #ClimateChange #ExtremeCold #WeatherWhiplash #ClimateChangeWeatherWheel
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It’s freezing cold and you’ve lost power. Here’s what emergency doctors want you to do
By DEVI SHASTRI
Updated 4:34 PM EST, January 30, 2026MILWAUKEE (AP) — "Freezing temperatures and long-term power outages can quickly create dangerous health situations.
"Even at seemingly routine winter temperatures, the cold can exhaust the body and overwork the heart over time. The indoor risk of hypothermia and frostbite are especially a concern in areas where the infrastructure isn’t built for wintry weather and people aren’t as used to it.
"Here are tips from emergency room doctors on how to stay safe.
What are the signs of hypothermia?"Doctors diagnose hypothermia based on body temperature and symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
"Mild hypothermia — when the body temperature is 89.6 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (32 to 35 degrees Celsius) — can cause shivering, exhaustion, sleepiness, weak pulse and clumsiness.
"Moderate hypothermia is when the body temperature is between 82.4 and 89.6 F (28 to 32 C). Symptoms include slurred speech, slowed heart rate, hallucinations and decreased shivering.
"At less than 82.4 F (28 C), the body starts shutting down. Signs include loss of reflexes, complete muscle stiffness, fluid in the lungs, coma and death.
"If someone is shivering for a long time, it’s time to get ahead of things and get them somewhere warm, said Dr. Ben Weston, an ER doctor who directs health policy for the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management.
"If someone is confused or showing more severe signs, call 911 right away, he said.
"Recognize that the cold can sneak up on you
"Some of the most dangerous situations happen when the temperature is low for a long time, even 30 to 40 F (minus-1 to 4 C), but not obviously arctic, Weston said.
"In these situations, long-term cold exposure taxes the body, driving up blood pressure and working the heart.
"Shivering, a normal response to cold, is a workout for your body, Weston said. Doing so for hours can lead to physical exhaustion — and older adults or people with other health issues are at higher risk.
" 'That additional stress and strain on the body and energy production can really push people to the limit,' Weston said.
"People might not realize they need help, or think to move into a different room or add layers.
" 'You think you’re going to be OK with a sweatshirt and sweatpants and it kind of creeps up on people,' he said.
Stay hydrated with water and nonalcoholic warm drinks
"Doctors note that it can be hard to tell when you’re dehydrated in cold weather, and being near a heater can further cause dehydration.
"Staying hydrated helps the body stay warm, though, so they advise to keep drinking water.
"Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to deal with cold, said Dr. Abhi Mehrotra, a University of North Carolina emergency medicine physician. It also can make you feel warmer than you actually are, Weston said, and affect your judgment.
Layer up and stay dry
"Layering in the cold weather is key to helping the body trap heat.
"The North Carolina Department of Emergency Management suggests wearing warm, loose-fitting, lightweight clothing in many layers that are easy to add or remove. It also recommends covering your mouth with scarves to protect the lungs from directly breathing in extremely cold air.
"You lose the most heat from your head, hands and feet, Weston said, so make sure to cover those. While some online posts have shown people wearing latex gloves under their winter gloves for extra warmth, Weston said this is not ideal because it traps moisture and isn’t breathable.
"Be wary of internet hacks like putting cayenne pepper in your socks. The pepper actually irritates the skin and the tingling it causes can mask frostbite symptoms, Weston said.
"Your body loses heat through evaporation, so one of the most important things is to make sure you’re dry at all times. Dry socks are one of the most important things to have on, Weston said.
Find a warm room and be careful of heat sources
"Weston and Mehrotra recommended finding smaller spaces to contain heat.
"That could mean closing all the doors in the house and keeping a heater in one room, as Weston recommends. Mehrotra suggested you could even pitch a tent indoors or get into a sleeping bag to create an even more confined space to trap body heat.
"Both said one of the biggest things is to be safe with heat sources. Keep them away from flammable items. Do not use gas stoves, ovens or bring carbon monoxide -emitting heat sources indoors.
"Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that is one of the most common killers of people during cold snaps.
"If anyone in the home has symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, such as nausea and headaches, get outside to fresh air, Mehrotra said.
Check on your neighbors
"Young children, older adults and people with chronic health conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure are the most at risk when it’s cold, Mehrotra said.
"Above all, the doctors said community awareness is key during dangerous cold spells. Many don’t realize they need help until someone asks.
" 'Check on your neighbors,' Mehrotra said. 'You don’t know how people are doing.' "
#ArcticBlast #ExtremeCold #PowerFailures #WinterWeather #ColdWeather #StayWarm #Hypothermia #CheckOnYourNeighbors
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Our overnight temperature (interior #YorkCounty #Maine) was -10°F / -23.33°C. Not a record, but it was pretty damn cold!
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Here’s where #Vermont shelters are opening to help in #extremeCold
We made a map of shelter locations with information on how to use them.
by Carly Berlin January 22, 2026, 5:05 pm
This story, by Report for America corps member Carly Berlin, was produced through a partnership between #VTDigger and #VermontPublic.
Updated on Jan. 23 at 4:38 p.m.
"With subzero temperatures expected to set in on Friday, communities across Vermont are opening emergency shelters for people experiencing homelessness.
VTDigger/Vermont Public confirmed that nine extreme cold weather shelter locations will be open over the weekend. Most are part of a state-funded network of overflow shelters that activate when temperatures fall into the negatives as an attempt to save lives. You can find information on how to access those shelters below.
Other communities may open more informal shelters, too. Vermont Emergency Management suggests calling your town office to ask about local warming centers or to call 2-1-1 to find a facility near you.
#BenningtonVTBennington’s extreme cold shelter is located at 200 Pleasant St., at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church.
It will be operating on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights, according to Roxanne Carelli, executive director of operational development and shelter services at Bennington County Coalition for the Homeless.
The shelter will be open from 6:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night.
The space has capacity for 35 people.
Adults, families, and unaccompanied minors are allowed, according to Carelli. Sex offenders will not be admitted. Well-behaved pets will be allowed.
#BrattleboroVTBrattleboro’s extreme cold shelter is located at the Beloved Community church at 18 Town Crier Dr.
The shelter typically operates Sunday through Thursday nights throughout the winter. It will activate on Friday and Saturday night this week for the cold snap, according to Rick DeAngelis, a project officer with Vermont Interfaith Action, the organization that oversees the cold weather shelters.
The shelter will be open from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
It has space for 15 people.
Only adults are allowed, and pets must be registered as service animals to be admitted, DeAngelis said.
#BurlingtonVTBurlington’s extreme cold shelter is located at the Miller Center in the city’s New North End neighborhood, at 130 Gosse Court.
The shelter will open for four consecutive nights – Friday night through Monday night – according to a press release from Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak.
The shelter will open at 5 p.m. and close at 8 a.m. each day. It has a capacity for 100 people.
Only adults will be admitted, and pets are allowed. Transportation will be provided from several locations in the city’s core to the shelter: 95 North Ave. (COTS Daystation), 228 N. Winooski Ave. (Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity’s Community Resource Center) and the Fletcher Free Library.
#MontpelierVTMontpelier’s extreme cold shelter is located inside City Hall at 39 Main St.
The shelter will open tonight (Thursday, 1/22) according to Montpelier Emergency Cold Weather Shelter’s website. Shelter coordinator Andrea Stander said she intends to keep the shelter open Friday and Saturday if volunteer staffing allows.
This shelter uses a higher threshold – 10 degrees – to open. That means Stander is eyeing remaining open throughout the coming week, she said.
The shelter opens at 8 p.m. and closes at 8 a.m.
Pets are not allowed at this shelter. There’s space for 15 people.
#BarreVTBarre’s extreme cold shelter is located at the Barre Congregational Church at 35 Church St.
It will be open Friday night through Tuesday, according to the Montpelier shelter website.
Its hours are 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
#NewportVTNewport’s cold weather shelter is located at 371 Main St.
It will be operating Friday night and Saturday night, according to Casey Winterson, director of economic and community based services for Northeast Kingdom Community Action.
The shelter will be open from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.
The shelter is open to adults over the age of 18 and has 12 beds. No pets are allowed.
#RandolphVTAn extreme cold weather shelter will operate at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Randolph, located at 15 Summer St.
The shelter will open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights from 5:30 p.m. until 10 a.m., according to a press release from the Vermont Agency of Human Services.
#RutlandVTRutland’s extreme cold shelter is located at the city’s library at 10 Court St.
The shelter will open on Friday and Saturday nights, according to Tom Morgan, project officer with Vermont Interfaith Action.
Its hours are 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
It has space for 20 people.
#SpringfieldVTSpringfield’s extreme cold weather shelter will be located at 139 Main St. at the Springfield Community Center, according to Tara Chase, operations director at Springfield Supported Housing Program.
It will be open Saturday night and Sunday night.
The hours are 6 p.m. until 7 a.m.
The space has capacity for 10 people.
Adults and children accompanied by adults are welcome, Chase said. Pets are not allowed."
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#WarmingShelters #WarmingSheltersInVermont #WarmingShelter #OvernightShelters #ExtremeCold #ExtremeWx
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Massive #snowstorm to bury areas from #OklahomaCity to #NewYorkCity, #Boston
In what is likely to be the biggest winter storms in years for such a broad area of the U.S., heavy snow is forecast from the eastern slopes of the Rockies to the coastal Northeast. Travel shutdowns are anticipated.
By Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist
Published Jan 22, 2026
"Enough snow to shovel and plow is forecast to spread from New Mexico and Colorado on Friday to Massachusetts and Maine by Sunday, impacting over 200 million people. It could be the biggest snowstorm in years with a large area having the potential to receive 6 to 12 inches of snow, with accumulations reaching 24-30 inches in the hardest-hit areas.
" 'It is rare that storms combine this much snow, ice and bitter cold over such a large area — a widespread travel-halting winter storm will stall daily life for days in large portions of the central and eastern U.S.,' AccuWeather Senior Vice President Evan Myers said."
#ArcticBlast #USWeather #SnowStorms #IceStorms #WinterStorms #ExtremeCold #ExtremeWx #PolarVortex #ClimateChange #ClimateDiary
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Massive #snowstorm to bury areas from #OklahomaCity to #NewYorkCity, #Boston
In what is likely to be the biggest winter storms in years for such a broad area of the U.S., heavy snow is forecast from the eastern slopes of the Rockies to the coastal Northeast. Travel shutdowns are anticipated.
By Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist
Published Jan 22, 2026
"Enough snow to shovel and plow is forecast to spread from New Mexico and Colorado on Friday to Massachusetts and Maine by Sunday, impacting over 200 million people. It could be the biggest snowstorm in years with a large area having the potential to receive 6 to 12 inches of snow, with accumulations reaching 24-30 inches in the hardest-hit areas.
" 'It is rare that storms combine this much snow, ice and bitter cold over such a large area — a widespread travel-halting winter storm will stall daily life for days in large portions of the central and eastern U.S.,' AccuWeather Senior Vice President Evan Myers said."
#ArcticBlast #USWeather #SnowStorms #IceStorms #WinterStorms #ExtremeCold #ExtremeWx #PolarVortex #ClimateChange #ClimateDiary
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Massive #snowstorm to bury areas from #OklahomaCity to #NewYorkCity, #Boston
In what is likely to be the biggest winter storms in years for such a broad area of the U.S., heavy snow is forecast from the eastern slopes of the Rockies to the coastal Northeast. Travel shutdowns are anticipated.
By Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist
Published Jan 22, 2026
"Enough snow to shovel and plow is forecast to spread from New Mexico and Colorado on Friday to Massachusetts and Maine by Sunday, impacting over 200 million people. It could be the biggest snowstorm in years with a large area having the potential to receive 6 to 12 inches of snow, with accumulations reaching 24-30 inches in the hardest-hit areas.
" 'It is rare that storms combine this much snow, ice and bitter cold over such a large area — a widespread travel-halting winter storm will stall daily life for days in large portions of the central and eastern U.S.,' AccuWeather Senior Vice President Evan Myers said."
#ArcticBlast #USWeather #SnowStorms #IceStorms #WinterStorms #ExtremeCold #ExtremeWx #PolarVortex #ClimateChange #ClimateDiary
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Massive #snowstorm to bury areas from #OklahomaCity to #NewYorkCity, #Boston
In what is likely to be the biggest winter storms in years for such a broad area of the U.S., heavy snow is forecast from the eastern slopes of the Rockies to the coastal Northeast. Travel shutdowns are anticipated.
By Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist
Published Jan 22, 2026
"Enough snow to shovel and plow is forecast to spread from New Mexico and Colorado on Friday to Massachusetts and Maine by Sunday, impacting over 200 million people. It could be the biggest snowstorm in years with a large area having the potential to receive 6 to 12 inches of snow, with accumulations reaching 24-30 inches in the hardest-hit areas.
" 'It is rare that storms combine this much snow, ice and bitter cold over such a large area — a widespread travel-halting winter storm will stall daily life for days in large portions of the central and eastern U.S.,' AccuWeather Senior Vice President Evan Myers said."
#ArcticBlast #USWeather #SnowStorms #IceStorms #WinterStorms #ExtremeCold #ExtremeWx #PolarVortex #ClimateChange #ClimateDiary
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Massive #snowstorm to bury areas from #OklahomaCity to #NewYorkCity, #Boston
In what is likely to be the biggest winter storms in years for such a broad area of the U.S., heavy snow is forecast from the eastern slopes of the Rockies to the coastal Northeast. Travel shutdowns are anticipated.
By Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist
Published Jan 22, 2026
"Enough snow to shovel and plow is forecast to spread from New Mexico and Colorado on Friday to Massachusetts and Maine by Sunday, impacting over 200 million people. It could be the biggest snowstorm in years with a large area having the potential to receive 6 to 12 inches of snow, with accumulations reaching 24-30 inches in the hardest-hit areas.
" 'It is rare that storms combine this much snow, ice and bitter cold over such a large area — a widespread travel-halting winter storm will stall daily life for days in large portions of the central and eastern U.S.,' AccuWeather Senior Vice President Evan Myers said."
#ArcticBlast #USWeather #SnowStorms #IceStorms #WinterStorms #ExtremeCold #ExtremeWx #PolarVortex #ClimateChange #ClimateDiary
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Từ sáng sớm, nhiệt độ tại đỉnh Mẫu Sơn (Lạng Sơn) giảm sâu xuống gần 0 độ C, khiến hiện tượng băng giá xuất hiện phủ trắng cây cối và mặt đất. Hiện tượng này thu hút sự chú ý của người dân và du khách, đồng thời báo hiệu một đợt rét đậm, rét hại đang duy trì ở khu vực miền núi phía Bắc.
#MẫuSơn #BăngGiá #ThờiTiết #LạngSơn #NhiệtĐộThấp #VietnamWeather #ColdWave #LangSon #MauSon #Frost #ExtremeCold
https://vietnamnet.vn/lanh-gan-0-do-dinh-mau-son-xuat-hien-bang-gia-2484166.html
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When #Maine #WarmingCenters can’t keep up with demand: ‘We are tasked with life and death decisions’
Advocates say #overnight facilities are essential in Maine, but services are limited and it is increasingly difficult to meet the need in communities, including those in #YorkCounty.
by Gillian Graham, January 11, 2026
BIDDEFORD — "Vassie Fowler feels a heavy burden when the doors of the warming center open.
"On the top floor of a former church, more than 50 homeless people unfold antigravity chairs and blankets to settle in and try to sleep each night. On evenings when temperatures dip into the single digits, the center will squeeze in up to 60.
But Seeds of Hope can’t make room for everyone." 'We know if we say no, there’s no other option for people,' said Fowler, executive director of the nonprofit on South Street. 'We are tasked with what feels like life and death decisions.'
"Advocates for the homeless population say warming centers are essential in Maine, where it can be dangerous and deadly to go unsheltered during winter months. But in a state with limited services, they say it is increasingly difficult to meet the need in many communities, including those in #YorkCounty, where there are no spots at overnight facilities for most of the hundreds of people who are homeless.
In September, Gov. Janet Mills and MaineHousing announced $2.3 million in grants to support 12 emergency warming centers across the state this winter in Bangor, Portland, Ellsworth, Presque Isle, Waterville, Lewiston, Biddeford, Sanford, Augusta and Brunswick."Some, like Seeds of Hope, are open every night.
"Others are more restricted: Portland only opens its shelter when the temperature is below 15 degrees or more than 10 inches of snow are expected; and in Sanford, the only center has 16 beds and is limited to families with children.
"People who are unsheltered in Sanford feel helpless and discouraged, said Rebecca Jackson, co-founder of It Takes a Village 207, a nonprofit that provides support and resources to people in the city.
" 'When temperatures reach dangerously low levels, access to warmth is not a luxury — it is a matter of survival,' Jackson said. 'Without accessible, low-barrier places to warm up, people are left with impossible choices that put their health and lives at risk.'
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"On Wednesday afternoon, 28-year-old Brooke Paul huddled near a doorway at a shopping plaza in downtown Sanford. She said she has been homeless for six years and sleeps in a tent in the woods near a walking trail.
"During the day, she tries to warm up by going into local businesses until she is asked to leave. At night, she layers her clothes and uses as many blankets as she can.
" 'The other night was freezing. It sucks,' she said. She wishes there was a nearby warming center.
" 'Why wouldn’t there be?' she said."
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@newsbot#Unhoused #Homeless #Houseless #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #ExtremeCold #OvernightShelters #WarmingShelters #WarmingSheltersInMaine
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As bitter cold hits #Vermont, new shelters open for the first time this season
by VTDigger, December 9, 2025
Excerpts: "Emergency shelters in Barre and Brattleboro opened Thursday, offering relief to people without housing.
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"These temperatures are not uncommon for Vermont in the winter, Danzig said, but he still recommended people to cover their face in higher winds to avoid frostbites, wear several layers of clothes and make sure pets are inside.
"The Office of Economic Opportunity at the Department for Children and Families has recently created a new Extreme Cold Weather Shelter Program, in partnership with Vermont Interfaith Action, to support people experiencing homelessness during periods of extreme cold.
"The program will operate from Dec. 1 to April 1, when temperatures reach at least -10 degrees Fahrenheit, with projects in #BenningtonVT, #BurlingtonVT, #NewportVT, #RutlandVT, #BarreVT, #MontpelierVT and #BrattleboroVT, Lily Sojourner, director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, said.
"The shelters in Barre and Brattleboro opened for the first time Thursday night and provided relief for 26 people, according to Sojourner. Sojourner said this program is just one of many others operating this winter, including the General Assistance Emergency Hotel Program and seasonal shelters across the state.
"Tess Taylor, homeless and housing liaison for the city of Barre, said the shelter at the Congregational Church also hosted people in need on Thursday. The space has a capacity of 12 people and will continue to operate when temperatures are around zero, providing food, cots and blankets, Taylor said."
From the State of Vermont's website:
"#ExtremeCold Weather #Shelter Program Providers:
Bennington County – Bennington County Coalition for the Homeless
Chittenden County – Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
Northeast Kingdom – Northeast Kingdom Community Action
Rutland County – City of Rutland
Washington County – Barre Congregational Church & Montpelier Emergency Cold Weather Shelter, Inc.
Windham County – Brattleboro Emergency Winter Shelter Steering CommitteeThe State of Vermont’s Extreme Cold Weather Shelter Program (#ECWSP) is designed to support community-based emergency shelter operations during periods of extreme cold for individuals experiencing homelessness who have no other safe housing option. The goal of the ECWSP is to prevent cold-related illness or death by ensuring access to safe, temporary shelter during Vermont’s severe winter weather."
Link to Vermont's Extreme Cold Weather Shelter Program:
https://dcf.vermont.gov/oeo/programs/ECWSP#EmergencySheltersVermont #EmergencyShelters #TransitionalHousing #Unhoused
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#OmahaNB volunteers deliver vital medical care to individuals experiencing homeless in #ExtremeCold
by Beth Carlson, January 18, 2026
OMAHA, Neb. — "Volunteers from #HealOmaha are providing essential medical care to individuals experiencing homelessness in Omaha, especially during extreme cold weather, to ensure their safety and well-being.
"Melissa Neuenfeldt, COO of Heal Omaha, works alongside her team several times a week to provide street medical care to people experiencing unsheltered homelessness across the city. The extreme cold can add an extra challenge for those staying outside, which is why Neuenfeldt says they often ramp up their visits during harsh weather.
" 'That's what I didn't know when I worked in the emergency department. I thought that there were people that would drive around and pick up people and take them to shelter. But actually, we need to be alert as neighbors for people who look like they're in distress. It's also okay to stop and ask people if they're okay,' Neuenfeldt said.
"Their approach involves meeting individuals wherever they are. Volunteers also hand out hand warmers, hats, gloves and supplies to patients.
" 'We will go and see them in shelter. If they go into the hospital, we will visit them in the hospital, and really, wherever our patients go, we will maintain connection with them until they are stable in housing, with access to all of the social drivers of health,' Neuenfeldt said.
"Dalton Nelsen, an emergency room doctor and Heal Omaha volunteer, says the volunteers also build trust with those who serve, which can help them provide care.
" 'Sometimes we're the only medical providers that they're going to trust. They're not going to go to the ER, they're not going to go to a primary care appointment. There's a lot of reasons why they can't,' Nelsen said.
"Heal Omaha has worked with nearly half of all individuals facing unsheltered homelessness in Omaha.
" 'What we are finding is that, particularly the folks that we serve are staying outside longer, and they are skewing older and having more medical problems,' Neuenfeldt said."
#Unhoused #Nebraska #Houseless #Homeless #StayWarm #Compassion
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#SouthCarolina, #NorthCarolina - Shelters open in Upstate, WNC as extreme cold weather hits area
By Lorenza Medley
Published: Jan. 18, 2026 at 9:11 AM ESTAccording to Our Voice, #CodePurple has been issued for #AshevilleNC and Buncombe County until Monday, Jan. 19. Entry begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m.
The following shelters are open to those in need:
Safe Shelter at 27 Balm Grove
For women
Transit routes: W2, W1, W6
ABCCM Transformation Village at 30 Olin Haven Way
For women and women with children
Transit route: W2
Safe Shelter at 91 New Leicester Hwy
For men
Transit route: WE1 West
Salvation Army at 204 Haywood St.
For men
Transit routes: W5, WE1 West, WE2 West
Homeward Bound - AHOPE at 19 N. Ann Street
For couples and people with pets
Transit routes: W5, WE1 West, WE2 WestCity of Clemson Police Department
Address: 1198 Tiger Blvd in Clemson
Times: Available for emergency needsExtreme Cold Weather Shelter
Address: 701 Saxon Ave. in Spartanburg
Times: 7 p.m. to 10 a.m. on a day-to-day basisBlue Ridge Community Center
Address: 315 Holland Ave. in #SenecaSC
Times: 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. until Tuesday, Jan. 20C-4 Ministries is working with Union County to keep residents safe during the cold weather. Residents are asked to call 911 for information on shelters. C-4 will then get in contact with you for further information.
The shelter will be available until Wednesday, Jan. 21."
Source:
https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/01/18/shelters-open-upstate-wnc-extreme-cold-weather-hits-area/#ExtremeCold #PolarVortex #StayWarm #WarmingShelters #WamingCenters #ArcticBlast
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#PolarVortex blast to bring -35 wind chills, frostbite in 10 minutes to #Michigan
By Mark Torregrossa, Published: Jan. 16, 2026
"When are the coldest wind chills expected? Monday morning to Tuesday morning will have wind chills consistently in the -15 to -35 degree range. The peak of the coldest wind chills probably occur Monday evening."
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"Exposure to cold can cause frostbite or hypothermia and become life-threatening. Infants and elderly prople are most susceptible. Freezing temperatures can cause severe damage to persons and property. Pipes may freeze and burst in homes that are poorly insulated or without heat. Here in the north, extreme cold means temperatures well below zero.
Conditions that May Result from Extreme Cold
Hypothermia
Symptoms:
Shivering
Slurred speech or mumbling
Slow, shallow breathing
Weak pulse
Clumsiness or lack of coordinationg
Drowsiness or very low energy
Confusion or memory loss
Loss of consciousness
Bright res, cold skin (in infants)
First Aid Response
Danger! Call 9-1-1
Move out of the cold
Remove wet clothing
Cover the person with blankets
Watch breathing
Don't apply direct heatFrostbite
Symptoms
Cold skin and a prickling feeling
Numbness
Red, white, bluish-white or grayish-yellow skin
Hard or waxy-looking skin
Clumsiness due to joint and muscle stiffness
Blistering after rewarming, in severe cases
First Aid Response
Protect the affected area from further cold
Don't walk on frostbitten feet
Seek medical help if you suspect deep frostbite or there is a loss of senstation to the affected areaTake Action Before a Cold Emergency:
Preparing for extreme cold can protect your family. There are steps you can take to make your home a better place to stay during periods of extreme cold.
Dress for the Cold:
Wear layers of loose-fitting and lightweight clothing. Trapped air between the layers will insulate you.If doing strenuous outdoor activities, avoid wearing cotton. Once wet, cotton takes a long time to dry and will sap your heat. Use synthetic fabrics that wick moisture from your skin and dry quickly.
Outer garments should be tightly woven, water repellent, and hooded.
Wear a hat, because 40%of your body heat can be lost from your head.
Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from extreme cold.
Mittens, snug at the wrist, are better than gloves.
Try to stay dry and out of the wind.When Traveling:
Always prepare for the worst!Your vehicle's winter survival kit should include warm clothes, boots, blankets, flashlight with extra batteries, candy bars or ceral bars.
Always carry a charged cell phone and tell others of your travel plans."Source:
https://www.readynh.gov/disasters/extreme-cold#ArcticBlast #PolarExpress #StayWarm #StaySafe #Preparedness
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#Michigan - City of #DetroitMI extends #StandByShelters and #RespiteLocations because of continued #ExtremeCold conditions
Updated January 16, 2026
Key Points:
- In partnership with Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries, the City will provide an overnight shelter from now through Jan. 21 at noon.
- The Pope Francis Center will open a second Stand-by Shelter for single adults on Jan. 19 at 5 pm and close on Jan. 21 at noon.
- Residents seeking relief from the bitter cold can visit any Detroit Public Library branch during regular operating hours but should note holiday closings.
- City of Detroit to open two recreation centers during MLK Jr. Day to offer daytime respite.
"As temperatures are expected to drop into the teens and with wind chills in the single digits, the City of Detroit is notifying residents that overnight stand-by shelter and daytime respite locations are available to provide relief from the cold. Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair Razo has declared a cold weather health emergency to help residents remain safe. To offer Detroit residents an escape from the cold, the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries is activating an overnight stand-by shelter.
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries Stand-by Shelter location, 13130 Woodward Avenue, is operating now through Wednesday, Jan. 21 at noon. All household types - single men, women, and families with children - can be served at this location.
Pope Francis Center Stand-by Shelter location: 2915 W. Hancock, will open Monday, Jan. 19 at 5 p.m. through Wednesday, Jan. 21 at noon. This site can only accept single adults.Access to Overnight Stand-by Shelter
Residents can access the temporary overnight stand-by shelter sites anytime by walking in, no referral needed, or by calling the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520, operated 24/7.
Alternatively, if individuals are sleeping outside and need help after hours, they should go to a police precinct to be connected with an outreach team for help with overnight services.
Residents also have the option of going to an in-person CAM site at Cass Community Social Services at 12025 Woodrow Wilson on Thursday, Jan. 15, Friday, Jan. 16 (11 a.m. - 6 p.m.), and Tuesday, Jan. 20 from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; or NOAH at Central at 23 E. Adams on the second floor, on Thursday, Jan. 15, Friday, Jan. 16 (11 a.m. – 6 p.m.), and Tuesday, Jan. 20 (9:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.). Please note this schedule is adjusted for holiday hours as CAM is closed on January 19. More information about access to shelter can also be found at camdetroit.org/.
Currently, the City of Detroit has more than 1,700 emergency shelter and drop-in center beds that it operates with local partners. Individuals having a housing crisis or need emergency shelter should call the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520.
Access to Shelter Outside Normal Business Hours
(After 6 p.m. on weekdays or 24/7 on weekends)Individuals sleeping outside or in their car and need shelter right away have two options:
Call 866-313-2520 to be connected with a Street Outreach team, Motor City Mitten Mission
Go to the nearest police station: detroitmi.gov/departments/police-department/precincts-and-neighborhood-police-officersRespite Locations
The City of Detroit recreation centers and Detroit Public Library branches will operate as respite locations during the following days and hours.Detroit Recreation Centers
All recreation centers are open as respite sites during regular business hours and closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 19. The only exceptions are Adams Butzel Complex and Coleman A. Young Recreation Center, which are both open on MLK Day.
Adams-Butzel, 10500 Lyndon, Detroit 48238
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Special hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m
B. Ford Community Center, 100 Lenox, Detroit 48215
Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Butzel Family Center, 7737 Kercheval, Detroit 48214
Monday – Friday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Closed Saturday
Chandler Park Fieldhouse, 12300 Chandler Park Drive, Detroit 48213
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Clemente Recreation Center, 2631 Bagley, Detroit 48216
Monday – Friday 1 p.m. – 9 p.m., Closed Saturday
Coleman Young Recreation Center, 2751 Robert Bradby Dr, Detroit 48207
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Special hours on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m
Crowell Recreation Center, 16630 Lahser, Detroit 48219
Monday – Friday 1 p.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Farwell Recreation Center, 2711 E. Outer Drive, Detroit 48234
Monday – Friday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Heilmann Recreation Center, 19601 Brock, Detroit 48205
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Helen Moore Community Center, 11825 Dexter Blvd., Detroit 48206
Monday – Friday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Joseph Walker Williams Recreation Center, 8431 Rosa Parks Blvd., Detroit 48206
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kemeny Recreation Center, 2260 S. Fort St., Detroit 48217
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Lasky Recreation Center, 13200 Fenelon, Detroit 48212
Monday – Friday 1 p.m. – 9 p.m., Closed Saturday
Northwest Activities Center, 18100 Meyers, Detroit 48235
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Patton Recreation Center, 2301 Woodmere, Detroit 48209
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.Detroit Public Library Branches
Additionally, all Detroit Public Library branches are available during their normal operating hours for residents to stay warm. Please note: All library locations will be closed on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 19.The Main Library is normally open Monday and Thursday-Saturday from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday from noon – 8 p.m.; Sundays from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Bowen Branch, 3648 W. Vernor Hwy.
Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon – 8 p.m.
Campbell Branch, 8733 W. Vernor Hwy.
Mon. & Wed. from noon – 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Chandler Park Branch, 12800 Harper
Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Thurs. from noon – 8 p.m.
Chaney Branch, 16101 Grand River Ave.
Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon – 8 p.m.
Chase Branch, 17731 W. 7 Mile Rd.
Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon – 8 p.m.
Conely Branch, 4600 Martin
Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon – 8 p.m.
Duffield Branch, 2507 W. Grand Blvd.
Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon – 8 p.m.
Edison Branch, 18400 Joy Road
Mon. & Wed. from noon – 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Elmwood Park Branch, 550 Chene
Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon – 8 p.m.
Franklin Branch, 13651 E. McNichols
Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon – 8 p.m.
Hubbard Branch, 12929 W. McNichols
Mon. & Wed. from noon – 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Jefferson Branch, 12350 E. Outer Drive
Mon. & Wed. from noon – 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Knapp Branch, 13330 Conant
Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon – 8 p.m.
Lincoln Branch, 1221 E. Seven Mile Road
Mon. & Wed. from noon – 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Parkman Branch, 1766 Oakman Blvd.
Mon. & Wed. from noon – 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Redford Branch, 21200 Grand River Ave.
Mon. & Wed. from noon – 8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sherwood Forest Branch, 7117 W. Seven Mile Road
Mon., Wed. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. from noon – 8 p.m.
Wilder Branch, 7140 E. 7 Mile Rd.
Tues., Thurs. & Sat. from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Mon. & Wed. from noon – 8 p.m"#WarmingCenters #WarmingShelters #PolarVortex #ArcticBlast #Unhoused #Houseless #Homeless #StayWarm
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#Maine - #BangorME #WarmingCenter draws near record crowd amid temperature drop
By Brian Sullivan
Published: Jan. 16, 2026 at 3:34 PM ESTBANGOR, Maine (WABI) - "The return to more January-like conditions made for one of the busiest days on record for a Bangor warming center.
"By 9:30 a.m. Friday, The Well, located off Center Street, had 73 people checked in.
"They offer breakfast and lunch, laundry, and a hot shower. It’s also a chance to be seen by a medical professional.
"Open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. six days a week, the crew tells WABI they work to meet people where they’re at.
" 'I have experienced other places in the Bangor area that are meant to be helping the homeless,' explained warming center user Kerry Robinson. 'There is nothing compares to this.'
" 'There’s a lot of mental illness that’s not being taken care of,' said Jericho Road Street Ministry, President, Mel Coombs. 'Some of the mental illness is treated, but they lose their medication because they are homeless, and they don’t have a proper storage for the medication. We love everybody that comes through our door. We don’t discriminate at all. I don’t think housing is the answer. It would help, but it’s not a long-term solution. I spoke to the city council the other day, and I basically told them the same thing. That’s not the answer. I don’t have the answers, but hopefully we’re here until somebody comes up with the right solution.'
"The Well is operated by Jericho Road Ministry. They are a 501 3C non-profit and run solely on donations.
"They accept money but are also happy to take clothing and other items to help people get though the colder months."
https://www.wabi.tv/2026/01/16/bangor-warming-center-draws-near-record-crowd-amid-temperature-drop/
#Unhoused #Homeless #Houseless #Maine #WarmingCenters #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #ExtremeCold
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Winter reawakens as the #PolarVortex unlocks a blast of cold air into #NewEngland
The #ArcticAir is coming back with a vengeance, surging south through the second half of January.
By Dave Epstein
Updated January 17, 2026, 7:00 a.m.Excerpt: "For those of you who might think the winter cold is over, think again. We are about to enter very cold territory for an extended time, starting around Tuesday, thanks to the polar vortex again.
The polar jet stream, which is affected by the polar vortex above it, has become quite wavy, allowing Arctic air to infiltrate the United States over the next two weeks."An initial surge of cold air has already been blasting parts of the Central and Southern United States. Florida saw 30-degree weather on Friday, triggering freeze warnings in the area."
Read more:
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/01/17/metro/polar-vortex-northeast-cold-new-england/Archived version:
https://archive.ph/j3SAX#ExtremeCold #ExtremeWx #USWx #NortheastUS #CentralUS #SouthernUS #FreezeWarnings #Florida #StayWarm
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Kuujjuaq, Quebec
🌬️ It’s a true Arctic blast in Kuujjuaq today. Temperatures are hovering around -21°C, but with the gusts coming off the bay, the wind chill is pushing -32°C. Skies are mostly clear, but the blowing snow will reduce visibility at times. If you’re heading out on the land, ensure your gear is top-tier. Stay warm and look out for your neighbors! ❄️
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#Pennsylvania - #WinterShelters in #AlleghenyCounty
If you are a single person with nowhere safe to sleep, here's a list of county shelters keeping their doors open this winter. Addresses with an asterisk next to them are providing temporary overflow capacity.Shelters inclusive of all gender identities, transgender and nonbinary
1 Overnight Winter Shelter, Community Resource Mall (free transportation to 2610 Maple Ave., North Side & from Second Ave. Commons provided)
2 Second Ave. Commons* (walk-ins accepted) 700 Second Ave, Uptown
3 East End Cooperative Ministry 6140 Station St., East Liberty (walk-ins accepted)
4 Family Links, for youth 18-24 1601 Fifth Ave, Uptown (walk-ins accepted)
5 McKeesport Downtown Housing 523 Sinclair St., McKeesport (walk-ins accepted)
6 Team PSBG Low Barrier Shelter McKeesport, rear entrance (walk-ins accepted based 523 Sinclair St., McKeesport on availability)Shelters for those identifying as female, transgender or nonbinary
7 Bethlehem Haven (walk-ins accepted, 903 Watson St, Uptown appointments strongly recommended)
8 Project Journey, veterans only 2934 Smallman St., Strip District (walk-ins accepted)
9 Salvation Army Family Caring Center 6017 Broad St, East Liberty (temp overflow for single women)Shelters for those identifying as male, transgender or nonbinary
10 Light of Life (walk-ins accepted) 234 Voeghtly St., North Side
11 Pleasant Valley (by appointment) 1601 Brighton Road, North Side
Open during the cold weather season as shelter overflow for the Allegheny County Continuum of CareArchived version:
https://archive.ph/P1tcb#WarmingStation #WarmingShelters #Unhoused #Homeless #Houseless #LackOfHeat #ColdWeather #ExtremeCold
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Triple #PolarVortex to plunge #CentralUS and #EasternUS into Arctic cold through mid-December
The first cold snap is happening this week.
Kate Murphy, Reporter
Thu, December 4, 2025"Three rounds of cold Arctic air from a shifting polar vortex are expected to plunge much of the central and eastern U.S. into a cold snap in the coming weeks, meteorologists say. The first wave of the triple whammy of winter weather is happening this week.
" 'The week will end with some of the coldest air of the season so far, as a front advances from the Midwest into the Northeast and mid-Atlantic,' said Renee Duff, AccuWeather senior meteorologist.
"Meteorologists forecast two more blasts of frigid temperatures for millions of people over the next two weeks.
" 'A displacement of the polar vortex is allowing Arctic air to seep into the central and eastern U.S.,' Duff explained. 'A second cold outbreak is in the forecast next week, and a third round of frigid air is likely during the middle of the month.'
When will the cold air arrive?
"Brutally cold temperatures hit portions of the Midwest on Thursday morning, while the northern mid-Atlantic and New England will feel the freeze on Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
" 'The outbreak this week will be the first of probably three such rounds with it,' said AccuWeather’s lead long-range meteorologist, Paul Pastelok. 'Another cold blast is likely next week and a third the week after that.'
How cold will it get?
" 'Low temperatures in the negative single digits and teens for the #Midwest and single digits and teens for the northern #MidAtlantic/#NewEngland may challenge several daily record low temperatures,' the NWS said."
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2025 - 2025 #WarmingShelters
On September 23, Governor Janet Mills and MaineHousing announced $2.3 million in state grants to support the operation of 12 overnight emergency warming centers in seven Maine counties this winter. The following warming centers will operate during the 2025 - 2026 winter season:
Bangor Area Homeless Shelter - #BangorME
City of Portland - #PortlandME
City of Sanford - #SanfordME
Healthy Acadia - #EllsworthME
Homeless Services of Aroostook - #AroostookME
Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter - #WatervilleME
New Beginnings - #LewistonME
Seeds of Hope - #BiddefordME
Augusta Emergency Overnight Warming Center - #AugustaME
State Street Church - #PortlandME
Tedford - #BrunswickMESource:
https://www.mainehousing.org/news/public-notices/2025---2025-warming-shelters#Unhoused #Homeless #ArcticBlast #WarmingCenters #Maine #ExtremeCold #Houseless #PolarVortex
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2025 - 2025 #WarmingShelters
On September 23, Governor Janet Mills and MaineHousing announced $2.3 million in state grants to support the operation of 12 overnight emergency warming centers in seven Maine counties this winter. The following warming centers will operate during the 2025 - 2026 winter season:
Bangor Area Homeless Shelter - #BangorME
City of Portland - #PortlandME
City of Sanford - #SanfordME
Healthy Acadia - #EllsworthME
Homeless Services of Aroostook - #AroostookME
Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter - #WatervilleME
New Beginnings - #LewistonME
Seeds of Hope - #BiddefordME
Augusta Emergency Overnight Warming Center - #AugustaME
State Street Church - #PortlandME
Tedford - #BrunswickMESource:
https://www.mainehousing.org/news/public-notices/2025---2025-warming-shelters#Unhoused #Homeless #ArcticBlast #WarmingCenters #Maine #ExtremeCold #Houseless #PolarVortex
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2025 - 2025 #WarmingShelters
On September 23, Governor Janet Mills and MaineHousing announced $2.3 million in state grants to support the operation of 12 overnight emergency warming centers in seven Maine counties this winter. The following warming centers will operate during the 2025 - 2026 winter season:
Bangor Area Homeless Shelter - #BangorME
City of Portland - #PortlandME
City of Sanford - #SanfordME
Healthy Acadia - #EllsworthME
Homeless Services of Aroostook - #AroostookME
Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter - #WatervilleME
New Beginnings - #LewistonME
Seeds of Hope - #BiddefordME
Augusta Emergency Overnight Warming Center - #AugustaME
State Street Church - #PortlandME
Tedford - #BrunswickMESource:
https://www.mainehousing.org/news/public-notices/2025---2025-warming-shelters#Unhoused #Homeless #ArcticBlast #WarmingCenters #Maine #ExtremeCold #Houseless #PolarVortex
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2025 - 2025 #WarmingShelters
On September 23, Governor Janet Mills and MaineHousing announced $2.3 million in state grants to support the operation of 12 overnight emergency warming centers in seven Maine counties this winter. The following warming centers will operate during the 2025 - 2026 winter season:
Bangor Area Homeless Shelter - #BangorME
City of Portland - #PortlandME
City of Sanford - #SanfordME
Healthy Acadia - #EllsworthME
Homeless Services of Aroostook - #AroostookME
Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter - #WatervilleME
New Beginnings - #LewistonME
Seeds of Hope - #BiddefordME
Augusta Emergency Overnight Warming Center - #AugustaME
State Street Church - #PortlandME
Tedford - #BrunswickMESource:
https://www.mainehousing.org/news/public-notices/2025---2025-warming-shelters#Unhoused #Homeless #ArcticBlast #WarmingCenters #Maine #ExtremeCold #Houseless #PolarVortex
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2025 - 2025 #WarmingShelters
On September 23, Governor Janet Mills and MaineHousing announced $2.3 million in state grants to support the operation of 12 overnight emergency warming centers in seven Maine counties this winter. The following warming centers will operate during the 2025 - 2026 winter season:
Bangor Area Homeless Shelter - #BangorME
City of Portland - #PortlandME
City of Sanford - #SanfordME
Healthy Acadia - #EllsworthME
Homeless Services of Aroostook - #AroostookME
Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter - #WatervilleME
New Beginnings - #LewistonME
Seeds of Hope - #BiddefordME
Augusta Emergency Overnight Warming Center - #AugustaME
State Street Church - #PortlandME
Tedford - #BrunswickMESource:
https://www.mainehousing.org/news/public-notices/2025---2025-warming-shelters#Unhoused #Homeless #ArcticBlast #WarmingCenters #Maine #ExtremeCold #Houseless #PolarVortex
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Staying warm: Overnight winter #WarmingCenters open in #Maine
There are several shelters that are open all winter long in Maine, in addition to ones that open when conditions get dangerous
by Adam Bartow, December 2, 2025
AUGUSTA, Maine — "Winter has arrived in Maine and that means snow and cold. It also means many people will be looking for places to stay warm.
There are several winter-long overnight warming shelters that are now open.
The new Alter L/A Emergency Warming Shelter opened on Monday on Horton Street in #LewistonME. That shelter, the first of its kind in #AndroscogginCounty, is open 24/7 for the winter.
In #AugustaME, the South Parish Congregational Church at 34 Bridge St. is open from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. every day from Nov. 1 until April 30 for people to get warm.
There are two overnight warming shelters in #BangorME. The Mansion Church at 96 Center St. is open from 6 p.m. until 7 a.m. every day from Nov. 1 until March 31.
The Brick Church at 126 Union St. in Bangor is open from 6 p.m. until 7 a.m. from Nov. 15 until April 15. The door there locks at 9 p.m. and no one is allowed in after that. There is a community supper on weekdays between 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.
Work is underway on a new warming center at the Somesville Union Meeting House at 1134 Main St. in #MountDesertME. It will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. as needed, but does not have overnight accommodations. The goal is for this shelter to be open starting Jan. 12, 2026."
Source:
https://www.wmtw.com/article/winter-warming-centers-open-maine/69602338#WarmingCenter #WarmingShelters #WarmingCenters
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Nuclear Power Plants: #NRC Should Take Actions to Fully Consider the Potential Effects of #ClimateChange
GAO-24-106326 Published: Apr 02, 2024.
"Climate change is likely to exacerbate natural hazards—such as #floods and #drought. The risks to nuclear power plants from such hazards include damage to systems and equipment that ensure safe operation.
"The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's oversight process includes addressing safety risks at these plants. However, NRC doesn't fully consider potential increases in risk from climate change. For example, NRC mostly uses historical data to identify and assess safety risks, rather than data from future climate projections.
"We recommended that NRC fully address climate risks to nuclear power plants.
"Climate change is expected to exacerbate natural hazards—including heat, drought, #wildfires, #flooding, #hurricanes, and #SeaLevelRise. In addition, climate change may affect #ExtremeCold weather events. Risks to nuclear power plants from these hazards include loss of offsite power, damage to systems and equipment, and diminished cooling capacity, potentially resulting in reduced operations or plant shutdowns.
"The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) addresses risks to the safety of nuclear power plants, including risks from natural hazards, in its licensing and oversight processes. Following the tsunami that led to the 2011 accident at Japan's #FukushimaDaiichi nuclear power plant, NRC took additional actions to address risks from natural hazards. These include requiring safety margins in reactor designs, measures to prevent radioactive releases should a natural hazard event exceed what a plant was designed to withstand, and maintenance of backup equipment related to safety functions.
"However, NRC's actions to address risks from natural hazards do not fully consider potential climate change effects. For example, NRC primarily uses historical data in its licensing and oversight processes rather than climate projections data. NRC officials GAO interviewed said they believe their current processes provide an adequate margin of safety to address climate risks.
"However, NRC has not conducted an assessment to demonstrate that this is the case. Assessing its processes to determine whether they adequately address the potential for increased risks from climate change would help ensure NRC fully considers risks to existing and proposed plants. Specifically, identifying any gaps in its processes and developing a plan to address them, including by using climate projections data, would help ensure that NRC adopts a more comprehensive approach for assessing risks and is better able to fulfill its mission to protect public health and safety."
https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-24-106326
#Greenwashing #NoNukes
#NoNewNukes #NuclearPowerPlant #NuclearPlants #NuclearIsNotCarbonFree #RethinkNotRestart #NuclearRegulatoryCommission #ClimateCrisis #ExtremeTemperatures #ExtremeWeather -
Hey @KatyTurNBC ! Here's some extremely #Left Drum and Bass!
https://on.soundcloud.com/87R4T#dnb #drumandbass #drum #DrumsRoar #extremecold #extremeweather #edm #EDM243 #mixtape #mixtape2434 #MIX #Mixcloud #SoundCloud #ownyourgame #smoke #ButcherBiden #butcherbody #MSNBC #anarchyduo
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#WinterStorm Exposes Vulnerability of #NuclearPowerPlants
Shutdown of #PilgrimNuclear facility in #Massachusetts fuels critics' challenge.
By Zahra Hirji
January 29, 2015"As reported by the Pulitzer-Prize winning online publication Inside Climate News, the 'Shutdown of Pilgrim facility in Massachusetts fuels critics' challenge.'
"The article reports: '...Tim Judson, executive director of the anti-nuclear activist group Nuclear Information and Resource Service, told InsideClimate News that during emergency shutdowns—especially during #ExtremeHeat or #ExtremeCold—grid operators 'are scrambling to find generators to make up the power.'
"...Judson is skeptical of the plan [by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, to incorporate more extreme weather risks to atomic reactors,] and blamed the #NRC of 'doing everything they can to delay' industry facing up to new rules.'
"Pilgrim is a #FukushimaDaiichi twin-design and vintage, a GE BWR Mark I. One of those
'Fukushima Lessons Learned' new rules that NRC has not just delayed, but killed, is the requirement to add radiological filters to the fatally-flawed, too small, too weak containments on Mark Is (and similarly designed Mark IIs). The U.S. has 22 operating Mark Is, and 8 Mark IIs."For many years, Nuclear Energy Information Service in Chicago has warned 'It's the Water, Stupid!' regarding risks of extreme weather to atomic reactors. Far from nuclear power being a solution for the #ClimateCrisis, #BeyondNuclear has warned that atomic reactors cannot safely operate amdist climate chaos, as has #NIRS."
#SeaLevelRise #NoNukes #RethinkNotRestart #ClimateCrisis #Flooding #ClimateCatastrophe #WaterIsLife #GlobalSeaLevelRise
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The Extreme Weather Response in YEG is in effect till the 18th.
#yeg #yegwx #yegweather #ExtremeCold #VulnerablePeople
Extreme Weather Response | City of Edmonton https://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/emergency_preparedness/extreme-weather?utm_source=virtualaddress&utm_campaign=extremeweather
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The Extreme Weather Response in YEG is in effect till the 18th.
#yeg #yegwx #yegweather #ExtremeCold #VulnerablePeople
Extreme Weather Response | City of Edmonton https://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/emergency_preparedness/extreme-weather?utm_source=virtualaddress&utm_campaign=extremeweather
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The Extreme Weather Response in YEG is in effect till the 18th.
#yeg #yegwx #yegweather #ExtremeCold #VulnerablePeople
Extreme Weather Response | City of Edmonton https://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/emergency_preparedness/extreme-weather?utm_source=virtualaddress&utm_campaign=extremeweather
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The Extreme Weather Response in YEG is in effect till the 18th.
#yeg #yegwx #yegweather #ExtremeCold #VulnerablePeople
Extreme Weather Response | City of Edmonton https://www.edmonton.ca/programs_services/emergency_preparedness/extreme-weather?utm_source=virtualaddress&utm_campaign=extremeweather
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Dozens of vehicles involved in fatal Ohio crash; New York hit with 'everything'; freezing cold in most of USA
Arctic air from a winter storm system engulfed much of the East Coast on Friday, causing power outages and snarling holiday travel with heavy snow, blizzard conditions and dangerously cold temperatures.
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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/12/23/winter-storm-wind-chill-snow-power-outages-updates/10947263002/
