A wind chill warning was issued by the National Weather Service, remaining in effect from 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, to 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4. Strong winds and below-zero temperatures are forecast, with wind chills dropping to 20 to 35 below zero. 

Gov. Ned Lamont activated the state’s severe cold weather protocol at 12 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, and it will remain in effect until 12 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 5.

Warming shelters will be available at the following locations throughout Bristol: 

Bristol Public Library: 5 High St.

Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sunday 1 to 5 p.m.

Manross Library:  260 Central St.

Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Brian’s Angels:  99 Summer St.; entrance is in the rear off of Center Street

Saturday 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Agape House: 43 School St.

Saturday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

If Bristol’s overnight shelter at St. Vincent DePaul, located at 19 Jacobs St., is at capacity, those in need should dial 2-1- 1 and press option 5 and a contact specialist will direct them to other shelters and/or warming stations in surrounding communities. 

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