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Norwich establishes warming center for cold-weather emergencies; TVCCA to manage site with 16-person capacity and hotel overflow plan

2230524 · January 21, 2025
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City manager John reported that the warming center at Buckingham Memorial Building (307 Main St.) opens on cold-weather emergency nights, has a safe capacity of 16 clients with two staff, and that TVCCA is managing operations; overflow plans include shuttle service and temporary hotel placements when needed.

City Manager John gave the city manager's report on Jan. 21 and described the city's plan for a no-freeze warming center that will operate during governor-declared cold-weather emergencies.

John said city leadership began planning the emergency warming center in November 2024 with local Coordinated Access Network partners. The warming center is located in the…

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