Snowfall on black mailbox along snow covered winter street. Signal Cleveland's winter resources to handle Cleveland's deep freeze.
Winter resources to handle Cleveland's deep freeze. Credit: Jeff Haynes / Signal Cleveland

It is not the first time, and it won’t be the last that Cleveland weather delivers extreme cold.  

Expect to see high temps below freezing starting Sunday and continuing into next week.

This Cleveland winter is unrelenting. Last January, Northeast Ohioans experienced above-average temperatures. But even after catching a break last year, folks on the North Coast can handle extreme cold. Signal Cleveland gathered winter weather resources you can share and info on how you can offer help to those who need it.

Cleveland Warming Centers

A City of Cleveland spokesperson told Signal Cleveland that warming centers will be open when the RealFeel temperature is expected to be 20 degrees or lower. 

The city posted details on their webpage.

Sunday, Jan. 19 — Wednesday, Jan. 22

• Michael Zone, 6301 Lorain Ave., 216-664-3373

• Lonnie Burten, 2511 E. 46th St., 216-664-4139

• Collinwood, 16300 Lakeshore Ave., 216-420-8323

• Zelma George, 3155 Martin L. King Jr. Blvd., 216-420-8800

For people who need overnight shelter, transportation will be provided to a nearby men’s or women’s shelter, according to the city’s website.

More shelter options

Cuyahoga County winter resources include an interactive map to find other warming center locations.

Zion Hill Missionary Baptist Church(11115 Kinsman Rd.)in partnership with The Metanoia Project will serve as an overnight shelter. The shelter can house 35 adults, service is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Shelter hours will be 6:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m. every day with exception of Tuesdays we open at 8:30 p.m.

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Be alert

The Cuyahoga County Office of Emergency Management keeps residents informed through a free service – ReadyNotify.You can choose the type of emergency alerts you want to receive.

Winter resources in Cuyahoga county

If you need help at home

Here’s who to call:

• Emergencies: 911

• Non-emergency, snow-related service requests: 311

• Social services for seniors and people needing shelter: 211

• Power outages and downed lines: Cleveland Public Power, 216-664-3156, or FirstEnergy, 888-544-4877

• Burst water mains: Cleveland Water, 216-664-3060

How you can help

LMM (Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry) is housing around 350 to 400 people a night in their shelters, according to Marcella Brown, vice president of development and communications.  

“No one will go unserved. Anyone who wants or seeks shelter care will have shelter available to them,” Brown said.

Brown said LMM is looking for donations of men’s cold-weather clothing — new or gently used coats, gloves, scarves, hats and boots. They are also in need of personal items such as belts.

“We are committed to honor the dignity of the people we serve,” Brown said.

The best way to donate toiletries and personal items is through the organization’s Amazon wish list. You can also donate gift cards.

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