Alert level
High
- Minimize travel and stay indoors.
- If you must drive, keep a winter survival kit and check your vehicle’s readiness.
- Protect indoor/outdoor plumbing and know how to shut off water valves in case of pipe bursts.
- Check on elderly neighbors & loved ones.
- Bring pets inside—they feel the cold too!
During these life-threatening cold weather events, call 911 in an emergency, or 720-977-5150 for non-emergency calls. Residents should call 911 for individuals in distress so that Fire and Police can respond and evaluate. Thornton PD and Fire will be providing assessment and care, including referrals to the warming center, if needed.
City of Thornton Warming Center Information
Carpenter Recreation Center, 11151 Colorado Blvd. warming center will be open.
Days and Hours
- Tuesday, February 11: 9 p.m.-5 a.m.
- Wednesday, February 12: 9 p.m.-5 a.m.
- Thursday, February 13: 9 p.m.-5 a.m.
For other community resources, contact the Homeless Outreach Team at 720-977-5900.