Connecticut is in for a chilly week.

According to a statement, Gov. Ned Lamont is ordering the state’s extreme cold protocol to go into effect starting today, Jan. 6, at 6 p.m. The protocol will remain in effect until Thursday, January 9th.

Temperatures are expected to reach highs in the mid to upper 20s, with lows in the single digits and teens, according to a statement. Winds are expected to reach 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 40 mph.

Readers needing accommodations should call 2-1-1 to connect to services or visit 211ct.org to find a list of locations, according to a statement. Transportation is available if needed.

“Over the next few days, cold temperatures combined with gusty winds will cause wind chill values ​​to remain in the single digits and drop below zero at times, particularly during the overnight hours,” Lamont said. “Being outdoors for extended periods of time in these extreme conditions can be deadly, and we want to spread the word that emergency shelters and warming centers are available throughout Connecticut. Anyone needing a place to stay warm is strongly encouraged to call 2-1-1 or visit 211ct.org to check available options.”

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Check out below what measures will be implemented during an extreme cold weather protocol, according to a statement:

• The Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection utilizes its WebEOC communications network, an Internet-based system that allows local, regional and state emergency management officials and first responders to share up-to-date information about various situations and conditions. The system is used to monitor shelter capacity across the state and allows 2-1-1 to act as a clearinghouse and help find emergency shelter for those who need it. Local officials can use WebEOC 2-1-1 and alert the state when they open shelters or warming centers.
• The Connecticut Department of Social Services, the Connecticut Department of Housing, and the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services are coordinating with 2-1-1 and the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, as well as community-based providers, to provide transportation for shelter seekers.

You can find emergency management news and resources on the state’s CTPrepares website, according to a statement.