Cold Weather Alert

Warming Centres Listed in Peterborough and Cobourg

Thurs., Feb. 2, 2023 - Peterborough Public Health has issued the first Frostbite Alert of the season due to forecasted windchill values reaching -37 oC overnight. The extreme cold is expected to continue until Saturday, February 4.

Extreme cold events are a potentially significant health risk. Residents are encouraged to take precautions to stay safe. Extreme cold temperatures can particularly impact the health of older adults, young children and infants, members of the community experiencing homelessness or living rough.

Town of Cobourg:

The Town of Cobourg would like to inform its residents of cold temperatures expected throughout the week, with a low of -16° (-22° overnight) on Friday, February 3.

Alerts are declared when the forecast is to drop to -15°C or colder, or when a wind chill of -20° or below is expected for a 24-hour period without warming up. Temperatures across southern Ontario are expected to be 5 to 10°C below seasonal for most of this week, with temperatures on Friday, February 3 in Cobourg to drop to -16° during the day (feels like -28°) and overnight -22°.

Residents are encouraged to seek protection from the cold. If outside, dress in layers and be sure to cover exposed skin. Exposure to these temperatures and wind may result in frostbite or hypothermia.

See a list of warming places below.

Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPR)

HKPRDHU has provided some advice of how to deal with cold weather.

To learn more go to: 7 Steps to Cold Weather Safety – Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (hkpr.on.ca).

HKPR District Health Unit shares information regarding area warming rooms and more cold weather information on our social media platforms so check out our Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram accounts for ongoing updates. You can also check out your local municipal website for more information:

City of Kawartha Lakes

County of Haliburton

Northumberland County

Emergency Warming Spaces in Cobourg:

Those who need to get warm can visit one of the following locations:

  • Victoria Hall, 55 King St W, Cobourg
    • Monday to Friday (January 30 – February 3): 8:30am – 8pm
    • Saturday, February 4,2023: 12pm – 4pm
    • Sunday, February 5, 2023: 12pm – 6pm
  • Police Station, 107 King St W, Cobourg will be open 8am-8pm, 7 days a week
  • Library, 200 Ontario St, Cobourg will be open, Monday to Wednesday 10am-8pm, Thursday - Saturday 10am-5pm, and Sunday 1pm-5pm
  • Cobourg Community Centre 750 D’Arcy St, Cobourg 7am-11pm 7 days a week

Northumberland County provides overnight warming room services at St. Peter’s Anglican Church, 240 College Street, Cobourg, where residents in need can take shelter from the cold and access washrooms and light refreshments. These services are available seven days a week from 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. until the end of March 2023.

During extreme weather events, residents are remined to visit neighbours, friends, and older family members to ensure their wellbeing.

Emergency Warming Spaces in Peterborough:

For those in need of warmth, the following emergency warming spaces are available:

  • One Roof Community Centre - 99 Brock St. Peterborough 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. (705-874-1812)
  • StopGap Drop-In Centre at Trinity United Church – 360 Reid St. Peterborough 8:00 p.m. – 8:00 a.m. (One City phone number 705-741-4172)

Emergency shelter options include:

  • YES Shelter for Youth and Families – 196 Brock St. Peterborough (705-748-3851)
  • Brock Mission Men’s Shelter – 217 Murray St. Peterborough (705-748-4766)
  • Cameron House Women’s Shelter – 738 Chemong Rd. Peterborough (705-748-4766)
  • Overflow Shelter – 210 Wolfe St. Peterborough (705-748-4766 press 0)

Additional information can be found in the release attached and online at http://www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/peterborough-public-health-issues-first-frostbite-alert-of-the-season-5/