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LIST: Warming centers around the Tri-State

To avoid frostbite, preparing ahead with proper clothing is key, from hats and scarfs, to mittens or gloves -- that's your first line of defense. Water resistant and loose-fitting clothing in layers is also recommended. But one of the first steps is knowing how to identify frost bite before you're in too much danger.

By: Molly Schramm

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CINCINNATI — Will chill temperatures around the Tri-State remain well below zero, making it unsafe to spend long periods of time outside.

As temperatures continue to remain dangerous, multiple warming centers and shelters are open around the Tri-State.

With temperatures as low as they are, frostbite can easily occur if you're outside for extended periods of time. According to the National Weather Service, frostbite can happen in just 30 minutes if there's a -20 degree wind chill.

The city of Cincinnati had planned to open 23 warming centers, but because of the driving conditions, were only able to open three.

Here's a list of centers and known hours of operation that you can go if you need a warm place to shelter:

Ohio

Cincinnati:

Price Hill Recreation Center — Open until 6 p.m. Friday
Corryville Recreation Center — Friday-Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Over-the-Rhine Recreation Center — Friday-Monday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

All other CRC centers are closed due to the weather.

Colerain Township:

White Oak Christian Church — Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Vineyard Northwest Church — Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Groesbeck Public Library — Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
North Central Library — Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Warren County

Morrow Fire Department station 71

Kentucky

Welcome House, Inc. is scouring Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties for those that need to go to a warming center.

Boone County:

First Church of Christ
St. Timothy Church

Bracken County:

If you lose power/need a place to warm up, call Ron Nadicksberned at 859-638-4587 or the Bracken County non-emergency number at 606-735-2700 — From Friday through Sunday

Campbell County: