Staying warm and safe: Tips for the upcoming cold weekend

Several school districts, including Yorktown, Chappaqua, Peekskill, Mahopac, and Brewster, are monitoring the weather conditions and may consider early dismissal.

Katerina Belales

Dec 20, 2024, 5:31 PM

Updated 6 days ago

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A significant weather change is expected to hit the area this weekend, bringing light snow and frigid temperatures.
School districts like Bedford, Peekskill, Lakeland, North Salem, Mahopac, and Hendrick Hudson have already announced they will dismiss schools one hour early.
To stay warm and safe, consider the following tips:
  • Protect your indoor pipes from bursting
  • Inspect and clean your gutters and chimney
  • Look for any ailing tree limbs that may fall off in strong winds
Additionally, Westchester County has set up warming centers for those in need including:
  • YWCA in Yonkers (female-only)
  • Manor House on North Broadway (male-only)
  • Jan Peek Shelter in Peekskill (co-ed)