East Lansing Opens Hannah Center as Emergency Warming Shelter

East Lansing is doing the smart thing and opening the Hannah Community Center as a place to warm up while this cold blast punches through Mid-Michigan.

Where the Warming Center Is Located

The East Lansing Hannah Community Center is operating as a warming center and will be open until 9 p.m. Monday, January 19. If you need a safe, heated place to sit for a bit, thaw out, and get through the worst of the day, that's the option on the table.

How Cold Will It Get in Mid-Michigan?

This isn't just "Michigan winter is annoying" cold. Most of the area is under a Winter Weather Advisory through Tuesday morning. Temps are expected to hang in the low teens, and the wind chill is the part that gets nasty fast, dropping into the double-digit negatives. Even a short walk can feel dangerous.

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And it's not just East Lansing reacting. Lansing's Code Blue cold weather plan is active through at least Saturday, January 24, which is the city's way of helping those who may need it. When Code Blue is on, shelters and warming options have more flexibility to keep people indoors and safe.

Tips for Staying Safe in Extreme Cold

If you're heading out to run any errands, you should cover and exposed skin, keep a hat and gloves on, and limit your time outdoors if you can. If you know someone who might be stuck without reliable heat or transportation, check on them. Don't forget, practical home solutions, like slow drips on vulnerable pipes, bring pets in, and keep your phone charged in case the roads get messy.