Dropping in which and milwaue county has a need for more Warming Centers. People should be aware, these cold temperatures arent just frustrating, theyre something to take very seriously. With temperatures like this, you cant have too much. If theres people who have facilities in the nonprofit that understands kind of what a Warming Center is and are lilg to help us out, please get in contact because we can help you help people stay warm in the winter. Reporter the plan is to have more centers open before the week is over. Were focusing on just individuals out in the streets, were talking a couple hundred folks, but in total theres about 1400 that are either sheltered or unsheltered. Reporter and they want to get the message out that anyone who is willing to help, can. The county is working right now very hard to try and add additional capacity. Reporter if you would like to help or if you would like more information about a warming live from the milwaukee rescue mission, brandon rook.
Just as pete explained. Its not safe to be outdoors for long periods of time. And people need to take that into consideration when it comes to their pets. Animal control officer paul schmidt, with the milwaukee area domestic animal control commission, patrols for pets in danger. And this week, hes responded to an increased number of calls about strays in the cold, and owners keeping their animals outside. 16 38 3541 the best way to help a lot of animals, is to help educate the owners. Doesnt hurt to go up and just recommend they have a shelter, someplace warm. To idle. Or not to idle. That is the question that comes up every year when the temperatures tumble. The idea of leaving your car running to warm up the engine before driving dates back to the 80s and early 90s. The epa says with modern cars. Driving it will warm it up faster than idling, both the inside heat and under the hood. A brief idling time of no more than 30 seconds is all thats needed. Go to todays tmj 4 dot com for our
Effect for all of se wisconsin from 9pm tonight until 10am thursday. Now lets take a look at your roads. Incident freelight traffic speeds at or above posted drive times on timekeeping an eye on Sheboygan County drivers and continuing the cold today is painful. And can quickly turn dangerous. This morning. Pete zervakis is live with the Greenfield Fire Department with some reminders to keep you safe in the cold. If you want to stay active on a dangerously cold day like today, there are some options. The Pettit National ice center has a huge indoor track and ice skating rink that opens . Early so you can get your sweat on. Without getting sick or hurt we had a mild fall and so people had other Outdoor Activities to do but once the of snow they come in in droves theres no way im walking out there. Im over 65 and if i fall its game over for me the pettit just opened at 5 30 am until 9 at night. Its four dollars to use the additional tips for driving in the cold. Make sure your tires have
Skipping the extra layers today could mean everything to your safety and your health Pete Zervakis is live at the Greenfield Fire Department this morningit reminders about things you . Might overlook when frigid the Milwaukee Health department has some advice for staying sare in below zero weather. Theyre things we probably all know. But advice some of us still dont follow. Which is why Emergency Responders get busy the time you spend outside. When you do go out, let someone know where you are going and when you expect to return. Cover any exposed skin. Including your fingers, nose and ears. Frostbite can occur within minutes. When traveling, make sure you vehicle has blankets, extra clothes and highenergy foods. Be sure to keep you tank at least half full. Full. At least half full. The Milwaukee Rescue Mission sees an increase in people showing up during the cold. It averaged about 176 people at its mens shelter the month of november. Capacity during the winter months is 250 men. The
It feel even worse and making kids budle up as they wait for school to start. Perhaps none are impacted more by the cold than those kids hiking to school. And parents. Who drop them off. Pete zervakis talked with a little of both this morning as they arrived shivering for class. Shalissa james and her son charles are waiting for the doors to open at whitman middle school. Not outside. But in shalissas car. You dont want to take a chance she doesnt want charles standing around in the cold. I like to bring him right before school goes in so he wont be standing out here long according to the Wauwatosa School district. School doors are open earlier during very cold weather. To minimize student time outside. Each principal decides weather or not to move kids indoors for recess. Especially if the temperature or windchill hits 5 degrees. At least some schools are doing that today. Were bundled up. I have on a warm jacket right here snow pants, heavy boots in wearing a shirt and sweater and th