CLEVELAND — Extreme cold has impacted Northeast Ohio this week, and the situation can be dangerous.
Due to the conditions, the City of Cleveland and its Division of Recreation is operating warming centers through Jan. 22. from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. at:
Michael Zone Recreation Center (West side)
6301 Lorain Ave.
(216) 664-3373
Lonnie Burten Recreation Center (Near downtown)
2511 East 46th Street
(216) 664-4139
Zelma George Recreation Center (Southeast)
3155 Martin L. King Blvd.
(216) 420-8800
Collinwood Recreation Center (Northeast)
16300 Lakeshore Blvd.
(216) 420-8323
The city said if visitors need overnight shelter, transportation will be provided to nearby men's or women's shelters.
I asked the city for data on the number of people who've utilized warming centers this week.
The city said total attendance stretching from 12/5/25 to 1/19/26 is 265.
Here's a breakdown:
Damon Maloney is a Cuyahoga County and We Follow Through anchor at News 5 Cleveland. Follow him on X @DMaloneyTV, on Facebook DamonMaloneyTV or email him at Damon.Maloney@wews.com.
