Information on shelter openings. Cbs 58s Jacob Kittilstad joins us live from their call center where theyre still hard at work. You can actually call 211 at any time. People here answer 24 a day. It is a yearround operation. But the tone or immediacy of many of their calls changes when the weather gets this cold. typing nat. 4;12;15 and how long has it been since you lived in your own home . Johnsons job is to ask tough questions. As people face the cold. 4;14;40 have you ever been attacked or beaten up since you become homeless . Hearing the answers isnt always easy. 2. 5 secyes you have . Okay. nancy 4;18;19 4;18;19 it gets little busier during the winter of course because people dont want to be outside. The big board shows so far. 117 plus 226. That 383 callers serve so far around noon. 4;10;18 we typically take around 600 calls. Today im expecting that well exceed that. John hyatt president and ceo of connect people with services. Giving referrals to shelters. hyatt 4;04;44 4;04;44
Coming up. Kathy the city of milwaukee unveils its plan to keep people safe during the dangerous cold. All warming shelters will remain open this weekend, including the library. The Police Department and its Homeless Outreach team are out looking to take people to warming locations. According to the city, there are 1400 people homeless in milwaukee on any given night. The mayor has a very stern message to all residents during this cold snap. Do not leave your car this is the time of year, we see an increase in auto thefts because so many individuals leave their cars running to pick up their child, to run into get something this is something where we are asking for trouble. Kathy a new homeless shelter is scheduled to open tonight. Called feeding his flock, the overnight shelter is on 81st and lapham in west allis. You can also dial 211 if you need somewhere to go. The weather watch 12 app. Download it for free to your smartphone or tablet. Joyce first he won. Then he lost. Tonight, pol
Joyce we are in the deep freeze tonight. Patrick a wind chill advisory is in effect. Mark, it is frigid out there. Mark frigid is a good it. A winter advisory tonight, a winter storm watch friday into saturday, then it gets colder on sunday before we catch a break next week. You can see temperatures with many areas below zero, and the wind is still a problem, the wind chills running 1025 below zero across the badger state. Windchill advisory through 10 00 a. M. Thursday. Bus top, terrible. Windchills the 25 below. High temperatures hitting nine, thats it, and then we focus on the snow after the cold tomorrow. Patrick the city of milwaukee unveils its plan to keep people safe during the dangerous cold. Joyce the city plans to keep all its warming shelters open this weekend, including the library. Its also contacted the Police Department to make sure its Homeless Outreach team is out looking to take people to warming locations. According to the city, there are 1400 people homeless in mil
Several wari protect the most vulnerable population during these dangerous weather conditions. Angelica sanchez is live in west allis where a new location is hoping to take 20 people in. Angelica . Ted and stephanie several outreach groups are working to help those less fortunate find shelter. This morning city of milwaukee officials advised all viewers to limit skin exposure outdoors. Call 211 to find places you can stay home some people are well aware of how to keep warm. ive had this jacket since 1970 its a goosedown but after an unseasonably warm november potentially dangerous cold weather patterns hypothermia is a life threatening situation and it occurs when body tempertures drop too low causing shivirning drowsiness and confusion. milwaukee mayor tom barett is stressing the public follow crucial outdoor saftey tips in the coming days. cover those ears. Gloves wear those mittens wear those hats again this is all basic stuff the most vulnerable populations are children. The elderl
Now at 10 a fox 6 exclusive. These little stole my car. the victim of refuses to let the teenage suspects get away. Plus an accident in racine takes the life of a sanitation worker and pastor. And i dont know how people can stay out in this all night. We take you inside one of the shelters offering refuge on a bitterly cold night. That is our big story a onetwo punch when it comes to the weather. First dangerous wind chills then more snow. Tonight we have team coverage. Ashley sears shows us how people chill advisory. But lets start with weather expert Stephanie Barichello in the storm center. A wind chill advisory is in effect until 10am tomorrow. Blustery and very cold tonight with subzero lows and wind chills in the 20s below zero. Mostly sunny and windy thursday with highs in the Single Digits and wind chills staying in the teens below. A quick burst of snow is possible late tomorrow night into friy steady, heavier snow arrives friday afternoon and evening. A winter storm watch goe