Warming Centers Open As Frigid Temperatures Sweep The Area

Here we go again. As if it's not been cold enough over the past couple of weeks, Mother Nature has decided to crank up the outdoor air-conditioner to even more frigid temperatures, and for a bit of fun, throw in those wind gusts and wind chills, because, well, why not?

According to the National Weather Service, as of midday Thursday, February 5, 2026, from Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon, our portion of the Southern Tier of New York and Northeastern Pennsylvania will be under an Extreme Cold Watch, featuring wind chills in the minus column and wind gusts up to 34 mph. Low temperatures on Saturday will be around minus 3 and zero on Sunday night.

The NWS recommends that if you wander outside, dress in layers, including a hat, face mask, and gloves. Be aware of the warning signs of hypothermia. It can include confusion, intense shivering, difficulty speaking, sleepiness, and stiff muscles.

Also, help prevent water pipes from freezing by wrapping or draining the lines, or allowing them to drip slowly. Reminder: open flames should never be used to thaw pipes. And of course, keep your pets indoors.

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The Broome County Health Department again has warming centers/emergency shelters that will be open on certain days/nights. See the list below. For those needing transportation to a warming center or emergency shelter,  BC Transit will offer free rides from Friday, February 6th, through Monday, February 9th.

Broome County Warming Centers & Emergency Shelters

Daytime Warming Centers:
• Broome County Health Department at 225 Front Street, Binghamton, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Broome County Public Library at 185 Court Street, Binghamton, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.am to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Broome West Senior Center -2801 Wayne Street, Endicott, NY Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
• Chenango Bridge Senior Center at 740 River Road, Binghamton, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Deposit Senior Center at 14 Monument Street, Deposit,  on Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Eastern Broome Senior Center at 27 Golden Lane, Harpursville, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Fenton Free Library at 1062 Chenango Street, Binghamton, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• First Ward Senior Center at 226 Clinton Street, Binghamton, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• George F. Johnson Memorial Library at 1001 Park Street, Endicott, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Johnson City Senior Center at 30 Brocton Street, Johnson City, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Mary L. Wilcox Library at 2630 Main Street, Whitney Point, Monday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Northern Broome Senior Center at 12 Strongs Place, Whitney Point, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Vestal Public Library at 320 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Vestal Senior Center at 201 Main Street, Vestal, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Your Home Public Library at 107 Main Street, Johnson City, Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Overnight Emergency Shelters:
• Broome County Department of Social Services at 36-42 Main Street, Binghamton, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• UPComfort/Warming Center at 42 Chenango Street, Binghamton, Sunday through Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Can be accessed after 9 p.m. via DSS emergency after-hours phone number at 607-778-3885
• YWCA (for single women) at 80 Hawley Street, Binghamton, and at 76 Conklin Avenue, Binghamton
• YMCA (for single men) at 61 Susquehanna Street, Binghamton
• Volunteers of America (for single men) 320 Chenango Street, Binghamton

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