With the bitter cold taking hold of our area, the Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency announces warming centers will be available for residents in Iroquois County, ensuring the most vulnerable of our residents are safe during the upcoming extremely cold winter days. The centers offer a warm location during periods of dangerous cold.

In addition, residents are encouraged to ensure their senior relatives, friends and neighbors, and others whose health may be affected by extreme cold, are safe during extreme low temperature days. Churches and other organized groups are also encouraged to check-in on the well-being of their members.

The following locations have been contacted this winter season and will be available during their standard business hours. These locations will remain available throughout this winter season. Most government buildings will close for any upcoming legal holidays, as will some of the other published locations.

Before heading to any warming center, it is recommended that a phone call be made to confirm availability.

Ashkum: Ashkum Coliseum

Chebanse: Chebanse Community Center

Gilman: City Hall and the Iroquois West School District Office

Martinton: Martinton Church of Christ

Milford: Milford Christian Church

Watseka: Watseka Public Library, Walmart, Iroquois County Administrative Center, Trinity Church

Other locations may be made available as this office receives updated information.

To keep our residents informed about potential winter weather events, Iroquois County EMA regularly shares winter weather information on our Facebook page. You can follow us at:

https://www.facebook.com/IroquoisCountyEMA/