GREENFIELD, MA (FRANKLINCOUNTYNOW) — With the region in the throes of a significant cold snap, the City of Greenfield has opened its Daytime Warming Center for individual seeking to escape the frigid temperatures.

If needed, the city is also prepared to activate overnight warming as well. Franklin County Now will monitor the situation and provide updates.

Here is the official news release from the City of Greenfield:

Greenfield Daytime Warming Centers Open in Frigid Temperatures
Daytime warming centers are open in Greenfield as temperatures are expected to drop into the single digits this
week.
Daytime warming is available at the following locations this winter:
• Greenfield Public Library (412 Main Street): All open hours.
o Monday – Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.
o Thursday – Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
o Saturday, 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Greenfield Housing Authority Community Room (1 Elm Terrace): Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Oak Courts Common Room (Oak Courts, off of Elm Street): Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• John Zon Senior Center (35 Pleasant Street): Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Overnight warming will be activated as needed in Greenfield, with notice posted on the City website and social
media. Individuals in Greenfield and other communities can find warming centers and other resources by calling
211.
Everyone is urged to take steps to prevent cold-related illnesses and injuries, including these recommendations
from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency:
• Reduce outdoor activities for the whole family, including pets.
• Dress in several layers of loose-fitting, lightweight clothing instead of a single heavy layer. Outer
garments should be tightly woven and water repellent. Wear a hat, mittens, and sturdy waterproof boots to
protect your arms, legs, hands and feet. Cover your mouth with a scarf to protect your lungs.
• If your pipes freeze, open all faucets all the way, remove any insulation, and heat the frozen pipe with a
hair dryer or wrap with towels soaked in hot water. Never use an open flame to thaw pipes.
• In the event of a power outage, you may need to take extra precautions or go to an emergency shelter to
stay warm.