![]() ![]() Residents were reminded to provide any needed assistance to neighbors, family members, the elderly and those most vulnerable during the cold weather. OEMC will monitor weather conditions with the National Weather Service and coordinate response efforts with the city's public safety and infrastructure departments and public partners to keep residents safe and informed, officials said. Those seeking access to warming centers and/or experiencing insufficient heat are encouraged to contact 311 for immediate assistance. ![]() With the added demand on furnaces and boilers, CFD also reminds residents they are required by ordinance to have working carbon monoxide detectors to protect against carbon monoxide leaks from a heating system that could be fatal over time, and to keep smoke detectors in working order. If extension cords are used, they should be rated at 15 amps minimum and never put cords under carpet. The use of a space heater in children's rooms should be monitored closely as children sometimes move them close to or into the bed with tragic results, officials said. The Chicago Fire Department does not recommend using space heaters however, if used, be sure they are UL certified and at least 3 feet from anything that can ignite. ![]() If pipes freeze, do not use candles or any open flame to thaw them. Make sure warm air is circulating throughout the home, and keep a trickle of water running in order to prevent frozen pipes. Scott said starting Friday, temperatures won't climb above freezing for at least 10 days, and possibly even the next two weeks. With the wind comes arctic temperatures, with lows below 0 and wind chills making it feel colder than it has in two years, since the last polar vortex. Blowing snow will be a problem Thursday night and Friday morning. The snow will be followed by bitter cold air with winds up to 45 mph. Thursday, with highest totals north and west of the city. Brace for it: Another round of snow is on the way, followed by the coldest temperatures we've seen in two years.ĬHICAGO (WLS) - As some in the Chicago area continue to dig out after a weekend snowstorm dumped a foot of snow in parts of the region, more precipitation and bitter cold are expected in the coming week.ĪBC7 meteorologist Cheryl Scott said most areas will see between 2 to 5 inches of snow between noon and 7 p.m. ![]()
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