Norwich opens new warming shelter for residents amid extreme cold [Video]

NORWICH, Conn. (WFSB) – As temperatures plummet, emergency warming shelters have opened across several communities to protect vulnerable populations from the harsh winter conditions.

The No Freeze Shelter opened its doors on Saturday to provide a safe and warm space for those experiencing homelessness in Norwich.

The newly renovated building marks an important step forward for the city, offering much-needed relief to residents who have long struggled to access shelters in neighboring New London.

Governor Ned Lamont activated the state’s Severe Weather Protocol on Saturday at noon, a measure designed to provide emergency shelter during extreme cold.

This is the first time this winter season that the protocol has been put into effect.

The Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) is operating the No Freeze Shelter, which will remain open whenever the Severe Weather Protocol is in place.

Saturday night marked the shelter’s first night of operation, offering refuge …