01/22/2026
🚨 Dangerous Cold Alert for Chicagoland Tomorrow 🚨
With temperatures expected to plunge and wind chills making it feel even colder, we want to help you and your loved ones stay safe, warm, and comfortable inside your home. Here are some practical tips and tricks for keeping your home warm and safe when it’s bitter outside:
🔥 Top Tips to Keep Your Home Warm
✅ Seal drafts — Weather strip doors and windows and use draft stoppers to keep cold air out.
✅ Keep interior doors closed — Focus warmth where you spend the most time.
✅ Use curtains wisely — Open blinds during sunny hours to let heat in; close them at night to conserve warmth.
✅ Thermostat management — Maintain a consistent, reasonable temperature; avoid shutting heat off if you’re away.
✅ Prevent frozen pipes — Let faucets drip and insulate exposed pipes.
✅ Keep vents clear — Don’t block heating vents with furniture or drapes.
✅ Safety first with heaters — If you use space heaters, keep them away from flammable materials and never use ovens or grills for heat.
💡 Pro Tip: If the power goes out, concentrate heat in one room, block drafts with towels, and wear warm layers.
🧑🤝🧑 Resources for Extreme Cold
If you or someone you know needs a warm place to go during tomorrow’s cold snap, the City of Chicago and Cook County open warming centers at public facilities during extreme cold events — including libraries, parks, community centers, and senior centers.
For up-to-date information:
📞 Call 3-1-1 — for help finding a nearby warming center or shelter.
Staying warm isn’t just about comfort — in extreme cold, frostbite and hypothermia become real risks even indoors if heating fails or homes are poorly insulated. Stay alert to signs like uncontrollable shivering, numbness, or confusion and seek help right away.
