BOSTON — The city of Boston has declared a cold emergency, closing schools and encouraging people to work from home if they can ahead of the arctic blast.
The MBTA is increasing staff where they can over concerns that extremes in temperatures can lead to broken rails.
Acting General Manager, Jeff Gonneville is also planning to store trains in tunnels to protect them from wind chills.
Boston Public Schools have canceled school today over fears of frostbite and hypothermia for commuting students.
More than 54,000 BPS kids won’t be in class. It’s a decision the district says it didn’t take lightly.
The ban on overnight stays in South Station has also been lifted so homeless people can go inside to stay warm if they need.
Boston also has a list of warning centers that residents can use if they need.
Boston Centers for Youth and Families (BCYF) locations across the city will be activated as warming centers during the cold weather emergency from Friday, February 3 to Sunday, February 5.
The full list of warning centers can be found here.
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