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Jan 20, 2025
R-Centers

Mayor Evans opens R-Centers during school closures

R-Centers

City to provide afternoon snack and dinner to participants

Mayor Malik D. Evans is opening all City R-Centers from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 21, and will provide an afternoon snack and dinner to students while Rochester City Schools are closed.

The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for the area that calls for bitterly cold wind chills of 15 to 20 degrees below zero.

“We want residents to be prepared for the extreme wind chills forecasted over the next day or two,” said Mayor Evans. “The R-Centers will be open to help students stay safe and warm, with food and activities during this time.”

The City also reminds residents that the risk of fire, carbon monoxide poisoning, and other hazards can increase during frigid weather. Residents should take the following measures to stay safe during the cold snap:

  • Do not leave pets outside.
  • Never use stoves or other cooking appliances to stay warm.
  • Space heaters should be placed on a level surface away from foot traffic, at least three feet from combustible materials. Inspect the cord for fraying, and after plugging it in, periodically feel the cord near the outlet to make sure the plastic is not getting hot. Do not run the space heater cord under a rug or carpeting, and never use an extension cord for a space heater. Keep children and pets away, and turn off the space heater when leaving the area.
  • Generators should be placed outside to avoid exposure to carbon monoxide.
  • Limit the amount of time spent outdoors and cover any exposed skin.
  • Check on elderly family and neighbors.
  • To report a power interruption, call RG&E at 1-800-743-1701.

R- Center Locations:

  • Adams R-Center, 85 Adams St., 585-428-7266
  • Avenue D R-Center, 200 Ave. D, 585-428-7934
  • Carter Street R-Center, 500 Carter St., 585-428-7890
  • Frederick Douglass R-Center, 999 South Ave., 585-428-6015
  • Edgerton R-Center, 41 Backus St., 585-428-7149
  • David F. Gantt R-Center, 700 North St., 585-428-7149
  • Tyshaun Cauldwell R-Center for Hope, 524 Campbell St., 585-428-7860
  • Trenton and Pamela Jackson R-Center, 485 N. Clinton Ave., 585-428-7476
  • Willie W Lightfoot R-Center, 271 Flint St., 585-428-7001
  • Roxie Ann Sinkler R-Center, 75 Grover St., 585-428-7827
  • Thomas P. Ryan R-Center, 530 Webster Ave., 585-428-7828

Learn more: Winter weather safety