Lockport, IL – Residents across Will County are being urged to take immediate precautions as dangerously cold temperatures settle into the area today, with wind chills expected to drop as low as -4 degrees, according to local officials.
According to the Lockport Police Department, the extreme cold poses serious health risks, particularly for seniors, unhoused individuals, and anyone spending extended time outdoors. Officials emphasized that frostbite and hypothermia can occur quickly under these conditions.
Police confirmed that the Lockport Police Department lobby is serving as a designated warming center for anyone in need. Individuals seeking shelter from the cold are instructed to enter the police department, pick up the red phone in the lobby, and inform dispatch that they require access to the warming center.
“This level of cold can be life-threatening if proper precautions are not taken,” police said in a public advisory issued this morning.
Residents are encouraged to limit outdoor exposure, wear layered clothing, cover exposed skin, and ensure pets are brought indoors. Authorities are also asking community members to check on neighbors, especially elderly residents or those without reliable heating.
The cold weather advisory affects Lockport in Will County, part of the greater Chicago metropolitan area, where similar conditions are expected throughout the day and into tonight.
Officials stress that community awareness can make a critical difference during extreme weather events.
Anyone aware of a person in immediate danger due to the cold is urged to contact local authorities.
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