Columbus Urges Safety During Extreme Cold Weather
Staff Report / cbuslocal.org
**Columbus Officials Urge Residents to Stay Safe in Extreme Cold**
The City of Columbus is issuing important safety messages as extreme cold temperatures hit the area. Columbus Public Health advises everyone to limit their time outdoors and encourages residents to check on family members and friends to ensure their safety during this harsh weather.
For those in need of shelter, the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, along with the Community Shelter Board, is providing assistance. Residents can call the hotline at **614-274-7000** for support. Several warming centers are also open across the city to provide relief from the cold. The following locations are available:
- **Barnett Community Center**
1184 Barnett Rd.
Columbus, OH 43227
- **Dodge Community Center**
667 Sullivant Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215
- **Linden Community Center**
1350 Briarwood Ave.
Columbus, OH 43221
- **Marion Franklin Community Center**
2801 Lockbourne Rd.
Columbus, OH 43207
- **Thompson Community Center**
1189 Dennison Ave.
Columbus, OH 43201
City officials remind everyone to stay safe as the weather conditions remain severe.
Source: City of Columbus
Source Type: Gov
Source Location: Columbus
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