A brick building with a pointed roof.
The Ontario Senior Center is located at 3777 Park Ave. West.

ONTARIO — City officials are urging residents to take precaution and look out for one another as an extreme cold warning remains in effect, bringing dangerously low wind chills to the area.

In response to the severe weather, the City of Ontario has opened the Ontario Senior Center at 3777 Park Avenue West as a warming center.

The facility will be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Jan. 27, and is available to any Ontario resident who needs a warm, safe place during the cold weather.

Residents who do not have access to a vehicle or feel unsafe driving in current conditions can request transportation by calling the Ontario Police Department’s non-emergency number at 419-529-2115.

Along with the warming center, city officials are reminding residents to take additional precautions during the extreme cold. That includes dressing appropriately when outdoors, limiting time outside when possible and checking in on neighbors, especially seniors or those who may need extra help.

Residents are also encouraged to bring pets indoors to protect them from the dangerously cold temperatures.

Bradley said the city’s response reflects the importance of community during difficult conditions. He emphasized providing access to warmth and safety is a priority when weather poses a risk to residents.

“It’s all about helping your neighbors,” Bradley said. “We should be able to give people this during these circumstances.”

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