With some cold temperatures expected on Friday, the Town of Cobourg has issued a cold weather alert.
Temperatures in the area are expected 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.
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
Cobourg Police Station, 107 King St W, Cobourg will be open 8am-8pm, 7 days a week
Cobourg 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.
Written by Lee McConnell
