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Cold Weather Alert Issued for Oxford

With temperatures expected to feel like minus 26 this evening a cold weather alert has been issued for the region.

Oxford County Public Health has issued the first cold weather alert of 2016.

Temperatures are expected to drop below -14 this evening and with the wind gusts it will feel more like -26 degrees on Monday. Cold weather alerts are issued when Environment Canada forecasts an air temperature below -15°C or a wind chill below -20°C.

When the mercury drops this low it doesn't take long for frostbite to set in or hypothermia. Seniors, infants and young children are the most susceptible tot he cold. Also it's important for anyone working outdoors to dress appropriately.   

Inn Out of the Cold offers shelter to homeless adults during the winter months between 7:00 p.m. and 7:30 a.m. at Old St. Paul's Anglican Church, 723 Dundas Street, Woodstock. People arriving after 11:00 p.m. must be accompanied by police. Inn Out of the Cold can be contacted through Operation Sharing at 519 539-3361. The Salvation Army in Woodstock’s Emergency Housing also provides temporary housing to families for a period of up to six weeks. This program can be reached by calling 519 532-2649 and leaving a message.

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