Ozaukee County, WI – Bitter wind chills and dangerously cold temperatures are settling across Ozaukee County this week, prompting officials to urge residents to take immediate precautions and use local warming sites if needed.
According to the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office, frostbite can develop within minutes in these conditions, especially during overnight and early morning hours. Residents are being advised to avoid unnecessary travel, bring pets indoors, and check on elderly neighbors, friends, and family members.
To help residents stay safe, Ozaukee County Public Health has activated a network of warming sites across the county. These locations provide temporary relief from the cold but do not offer food, showers, or overnight services.
📍 Ozaukee County Warming Sites Include:
- Cedarburg Public Library & Cedarburg Senior Center (City of Cedarburg)
- Grafton Senior Center & Ozaukee Nonprofit Center (Village of Grafton)
- Kettle Moraine YMCA – Feith Family Branch (Port Washington area)
- Port Washington Adult Community Senior Center
- Frank L. Weyenberg Library (Mequon)
- Oscar Grady Library (Saukville)
- USS Liberty Memorial Public Library (Grafton)
- WJ Niederkorn Library (Port Washington)
Most warming sites operate during standard daytime business hours and may be closed Sundays and holidays. Officials recommend calling ahead to confirm availability.
The Sheriff’s Office also emphasized that patrol and emergency personnel will remain on duty throughout the cold snap, responding to calls and monitoring road conditions across Ozaukee County and the greater Milwaukee metro area.
Residents experiencing a heating emergency or concerned about someone exposed to the cold are urged to contact local authorities immediately.
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