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Westmont Warming & Cooling Centers
The Village of Westmont encourages residents to be prepared for excessive cold during the winter months and excessive heat during the summer months. Please stay safe. Listed below is information and links regarding severe weather safety as well as listings for various warming and cooling centers in our area.
Please be sure to call a warming/cooling center site to confirm that they are open before going to that location.
In many communities, Police Departments, Fire Departments, Public Libraries, and Park District facilities serve as warming/cooling center locations.
Please be aware that warming/cooling centers may have specific guidelines regarding COVID-19 safety protocols.
Westmont Police and Fire Department - 500 N. Cass Avenue
(630) 981-6300 - Non-emergency number
*If after regular business hours, use the phone in the vestibule to contact dispatch and open the lobby area.
Westmont Fire Department - 6015 S. Cass Avenue
(630) 981-6400 - Non-emergency number
Available 24/7
*If after business hours, ring bell at the main entrance to gain entrance.
Westmont Public Library - 428 N. Cass Avenue
(630) 869-6150
*During library hours only.
Westmont Park District Community Center - 75 E. Richmond Street
(630) 963-5252
*During park district hours only.
Additional warming and cooling center locations can be found on the DuPage CRIS website.
Winter Weather Safety
Severe winter weather can include freezing rains, blizzards, and severe cold. Below are links containing excellent information regarding various winter weather hazards and how people can prepare for these situations.
Red Cross Winter Storm Info (PDF)