Warming centers available in DeKalb
January 9, 2015
DeKalb has four warming centers available for residents during extreme cold weather situations, according to a Jan. 5 DeKalb news release:
DeKalb Public Library
815-756-9568
309 Oak St.
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Thursday
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
1-5 p.m. Sunday
DeKalb Fire Department
815-748-8460
700 Pine St.
DeKalb Senior Center
815-758-4718
330 Grove St.
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
DeKalb Park District, Haish Gymnasium
815-756-8560
303 S. Ninth St.
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday
1-5 p.m. Saturday
Hope Haven, 1145 Rushmore Dr., is a “no turn away shelter” and is available when the warming centers are closed, according to the news release.
Residents can call 815-748-8400 to locate a warming center or request a well-being check for someone who may be in danger during extreme weather.
To report inadequate heat in a residential building or to resolve a heating problem with a landlord, call 815-748-2070 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 815-748-8460 after hours.