Broome County Warming Centers Offer Relief From Extreme Cold

Are we being punished this winter season for the past few seasons when we had no major snowstorms and temperatures that were not too bad for a typical winter? I say yes.

After the major snowstorm we experienced last weekend, temperatures dropped to very uncomfortable levels for most of us. This cold snap certainly is a major topic among the residents of New York's Southern Tier and Northeastern Pennsylvania.

According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are going to remain low throughout the weekend and into next week, along with those nasty wind gusts.

A cold weather advisory has been in effect through Sunday, February 1st, at 9 a.m. The NWS notes that wind chills could be as low as 15 to 25 degrees below zero and could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Also, prolonged cold could cause pipes to freeze or burst.

Because of the continued cold snap, Broome County reminds residents to take precautions this weekend and into next week. There are several daytime warming centers and overnight emergency shelters available for those who may need a place to keep warm.

Hours may vary by location. If you plan on visiting one of the warming centers, it is best to contact the center to confirm its hours of operation before visiting.

Warming Centers & Emergency Shelters In Broome County

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, Wedneday 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
• United Presbyterian Church at 42 Chenango Street, Binghamton, Friday, January 30 and Saturday, January 31 from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. both nights
• 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