Broome County Braces for Dangerous Cold as Warming Centers Open

Over the next few days, the weather is going to be so cold that as soon as you step outside, you'll be saying, “Why does my face hurt already?”  A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect from 7 p.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday, and wind chills could feel like 15 to 25 below zero. That’s cold enough for frostbite in about 30 minutes, which is not something anyone wants to mess with.

If you can, the best plan is to stay inside, bundle up if you do have to go out, keep pets indoors, and check on older family members and neighbors. But if you or someone you know needs a warm place to go, Broome County has warming centers and overnight emergency shelters available. Hours can vary by location, so it’s a good idea to call ahead if you can.

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Binghamton Warming Centers

If you’re in or near the city, these locations are open to help you warm up:

• Broome County Health Department
225 Front Street, Binghamton

• Broome County Public Library
185 Court Street, Binghamton

• Chenango Bridge Senior Center
740 River Road, Binghamton

• Fenton Free Library
1062 Chenango Street, Binghamton

• First Ward Senior Center
226 Clinton Street, Binghamton

Endicott Warming Centers

In Endicott, you can head to:

• Broome West Senior Center
2801 Wayne Street, Endicott

• George F. Johnson Memorial Library
1001 Park Street, Endicott

Johnson City Warming Centers

If you’re in Johnson City, these are your options:

• Johnson City Senior Center
30 Brocton Street, Johnson City

• Oakdale Commons
601 Harry L Drive, Johnson City

• Your Home Public Library
107 Main Street, Johnson City

Vestal Warming Centers

Vestal residents can go to:

• Vestal Public Library
320 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal

• Vestal Senior Center
201 Main Street, Vestal

Whitney Point Warming Centers

For folks in the Whitney Point area:

• Mary L. Wilcox Library
2630 Main Street, Whitney Point

• Northern Broome Senior Center
12 Strongs Place, Whitney Point

Harpursville Warming Center

In Harpursville:

• Eastern Broome Senior Center
27 Golden Lane, Harpursville

Deposit Warming Center

If you’re in Deposit:

• Deposit Senior Center
14 Monument Street, Deposit

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Please Check On Each Other

This kind of cold is dangerous, especially for anyone dealing with heating issues, power problems, or limited transportation. If you know someone who might be struggling, a quick call or knock on the door could make a huge difference.

And if you want to know what frostbite actually looks like and the signs to watch for, there’s more info here:  Extreme Cold Advisory in NY Brings Fast Frostbite Risk

Stay warm, take this cold seriously, and please share this with anyone who might need to know where to go to stay safe.