Warming Center Locations – Alton, Illinois

January 12, 2012 – Due to the winter storm, the following warming centers have been set up in Alton, Illinois:

The warming center at Alton Square Mall is only available when the Mall is open; the Mall may close if weather conditions warrant closure.  Please call 618-465-5502 or 558-3041 to confirm if this warming center is open.

If electricity goes out at your home or place of business, please contact Ameren at 1-800-681-7911.  Please do NOT assume that your neighbors or some other party has already contacted Ameren.

Alton Fire Chief Greg Bock would also like to remind residents of the following issues:

• Warming centers do not have medical facilities;
• Use caution while using candles, space heaters etc;
• Check batteries in all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors;
• DO NOT use generators indoors;
• DO NOT run automobiles in attached garages for prolonged periods;
• Call 911 for emergencies;
• Stock up on basic staples at home;
• Listen to weather radios (NOAA) for updates; and
• ALWAYS error on the side of safety

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