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This week, the Detroit area is bracing for a polar vortex that will bring devastatingly cold temperatures to the midwest region.
The blast of arctic air is set to hit the Great Lakes on Tuesday and is expected to last through Thursday. Residents can anticipate the coldest temperatures on Wednesday which are expected to drop to a high of -5 degrees Fahrenheit with winds of 23 mph.
With the combination of heavy snow on Monday and frigid temperatures throughout the week, the City of Detroit wants to remind residents that shelters and warming centers are available.
We're anticipating more extreme cold weather and snow over the next week. Please help us get the word out about by RTing this.
— City of Detroit (@CityofDetroit) January 25, 2019
If you or someone you know is suffering from no heat in your home, call BSEED at 313-628-2451. If someone is suffering from extreme cold, call 911. pic.twitter.com/7CKgMYSmw5
The City of Detroit has urged residents to contact 911 if they see someone in need of shelter. The city also wants to remind individuals currently without heat in their home to contact the Buildings, Safety, Engineering & Environmental Department (BSEED) at 313-628-2451.
A full list of warming centers, recreation centers, and public libraries is below.
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