(Friday, February 3, 2023) – As city residents deal
with the extreme cold and the closing of the Rochester City School District
today, the City of Rochester offers several warming-center and youth
activities.
The City provides morning hours at two R-Center locations:
- The Trenton and Pamela Jackson R-Center at 485 N. Clinton Ave. is open
today from 8 a.m. through 9 p.m.
- The David F. Gantt R-Center at 700 North St. is open today from 10 a.m.
through 9 p.m.
All other City
R-Centers are open today from 2 – 9 p.m.
Downtown’s Central Branch Library will be open from 9 a.m.
through 6 p.m. today, and other Rochester
Public Library locations will be open normal hours; visit the City’s
website for details.
The City reminds residents to limit the amount of time
spent outdoors, check on the safety of elderly family and neighbors, keep pets
inside, and never use stoves or other cooking appliances to heat your home.
City residents are asked to call 311 if they lose heat or
would like to report a neighbor or family member who needs assistance during
this time.