WARREN, Mich. – As dangerously low temperatures approach, the City of Warren is taking extra steps to ensure residents have access to safe, heated spaces throughout the community.
Starting Friday, Jan. 23, through Monday, Jan. 26, the Owen Jax Community Center at 8207 East 9 Mile Road will serve as an additional warming center. It will operate daily from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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Warren Emergency Manager Lt. Curt Priemer has mobilized volunteers from the city’s Citizens Emergency Response Team (CERT) to staff the Owen Jax Community Center, providing support and assistance to residents seeking refuge from the cold.
For those needing overnight accommodation, several shelters in Warren are available: Friend of Father Macomb and MATTS Salvation Army, both open 24 hours, and WAVE Macomb County Winter Shelter, open from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Warren’s Civic Center atrium and four branch libraries are also free and open to the public as warming centers during their regular operating hours.
“During extreme cold weather, the safety of our residents is our top priority,” said Warren Mayor Lori M. Stone. “By expanding warming center access and partnering with our local shelters and volunteers, we are making sure no one in our community is left without a safe place to go. I encourage anyone in need — or anyone who knows someone who may be struggling — to take advantage of these resources.”
Residents can refer to the attached information sheet for a complete list of warming centers and overnight shelters in Warren, including addresses and hours of operation.