Warming Center Protocol

The Town of Stratford has initiated its Warming Center protocol upon receiving a Cold Weather Advisory notice from the State of Connecticut. This protocol is in effect through 12:00 pm on Tuesday, December 9, 2025.  

This protocol will provide residents mass information regarding personal cold weather protection, contact information for longer-term sheltering, warming center locations, and updates. All warming centers will be posted and updated under the State of Connecticut WebEOC site and network.    

For immediate long-term and overnight sheltering, residents should contact the 211 system by dialing 2-1-1.   

 

Warming Centers  

  • Baldwin Center (1000 W Broad Street, Stratford, CT 06615)  
    Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm  

 

  • Stratford Library (2203 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615)  
    Monday -Thursday, 10:00 am to 8:00 pm  
    Friday - Saturday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm  
    Sunday, 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm  

 

  • Stratford YMCA (3045 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615)  
    Monday - Thursday. 5:30 am to 9:00 pm  
    Friday, 5:30 am to 7:00 pm  
    Saturday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm  
    Sunday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm