Warming & Cooling Center Information
Please find the most updated information on Warming/Cooling Resources we are aware of in RI below. Some have parameters in which a person is only allowed to come in for a period of time. Always call in advance to obtain guidelines which can change day to day depending on the status of the weather. Please refer to RIEMA’s website for any updates.
Warming Centers: https://riema.ri.gov/planning-mitigation/resources-businesses/warming-centers
Cooling Centers: https://riema.ri.gov/planning-mitigation/resources-businesses/cooling-centers
WARMING CENTERS CURRENTLY OPERATING
Last updated: March 4, 2025​
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Providence
Crossroads RI Community Room
160 Broad Street, Providence
Open 24/7 - Warming Center operating when temperatures reach under 32 degrees.​
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Emmanuel House
239 Public Street, Providence
Open 24/7
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Mathewson St. Church
Warming Center capacity of 18.
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​Pawtucket - OpenDoors
1139 Main Street, Pawtucket
Currently open 24/7 during renovations. ​
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​​South Kingstown - Welcome House of South County
9 North Road, Peace Dale
Open 24/7
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Westerly - WARM Center
56 Spruce Street, Westerly
Open 24/7 during winter months
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​​Woonsocket
365 Clinton Street
Open since 1/20 at 5pm
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