Stratford Fire Stations To Provide Shelter From Extremely Cold Weather

STRATFORD, Conn. -- With the arrival of the extremely cold winter weather, Mayor John A. Harkins has directed that the four Town of Stratford Fire stations be opened to the public as temporary warming stations should the need arise.

Sandra Diamond Fox

01/04/2016 5:00 p.m.

The fire stations are at the following locations:

Fire Headquarters, 2750 Main St.,
Engine Company 2, 1415 Huntington Road
Engine Company 3,20 Prospect Drive,
Engine Company 4, 200 Oronoque Lane

Connecticut will experience very cold weather over the next several days with evening temperatures ranging from the low teens to single digits, with winds causing the wind chill factor to dip below zero.

Appropriate clothing should be worn when venturing outdoors. Pets should not be kept outside during this extremely cold weather, as they can suffer frostbite and hypothermia the same as humans.

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