Warming Shelters in Otsego County for Jan 24-25, 2026

TOWN CLERK INFORMATION

 

 OTSEGO COUNTY OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
197 MAIN STREET * COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK 13326-1129
(607) 547-4328 * www.otsegocountyny.gov/deparments/emergency_services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 22, 2026
13:00 hours
Potential Extreme Cold This Weekend;
Warming Shelters Identified if Needed
Otsego County Office of Emergency Services officials are monitoring the weather conditions for the weekend of January 24-25, as forecasts indicate the potential for wind-chill values approaching or potentially exceeding -20°F. Should these conditions materialize, pre-identified warming shelters are available and will be activated if needed to provide a safe, warm space for County residents. Additional details will be communicated promptly if shelters are opened.
 Clarks Sports Center – 124 County Highway 52, Cooperstown. Normal hours of operation are 08:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday & Sunday.
 Warming Station – 291 Chestnut Street, Oneonta. Normal hours of operation are 5:30 PM to 08:00 AM, seven days a week.
 City of Oneonta –
o Armory – 4 Academy Street, Oneonta. Will open as necessary.
o SUNY Oneonta – 108 Ravine Parkway, Oneonta. Will open as necessary.
 Richfield Springs –
o Richfield Springs Central School – 93 W Main Street, Richfield Springs. Will open as necessary.
o Richfield Springs Fire Department – 34 E James Street, Richfield Springs. Will open as necessary.
Otsego County Emergency Services has established an after-hours EMERENCY CONTACT to contact our office staff by calling 607-547-7588. Please use this telephone number for this specific event, and it is not to replace calling 911 for every day emergencies.