Menominee Department of Aging & Long Term Care

01/21/2026

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01/21/2026

You dressed in layers, covered your face, ears, and hands, and still find parts getting and sore. Time to take action to prevent damage from .

☑ It seems obvious, but get indoors if your skin feels sore and is red. Also take action if you have numbness, skin looks white or grayish-yellow, and feels waxy.

☑ Do Not Rub the affected area. Don't walk if your feet have signs of frostbite.

☑ Use warm, not hot, water to treat the affected area.

☑ Do not use heating sources like radiators, fireplaces or stoves or electric blankets to treat frostbite.

☑ Frostbite is serious! Don't substitute these steps for proper medical care. Get checked by a health care provider.

Find more ways to stay safe and healthy in cold weather at www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/climate/winter-weather.htm

01/21/2026

Oneida Nation to Open Emergency Overnight Shelter — Thursday, January 22, 2026

With dangerously low temperatures projected this week, the we will open an Emergency Overnight Shelter at Oneida Family Fitness whenever overnight temperatures are expected to reach –30°F.

Shelter Location: Oneida Family Fitness
2640 W Point Rd, Green Bay, WI 54304
Shelter Hours
8:00 PM – 8:00 AM
(If no one arrives by 10:00 PM, the shelter will close for the night)

This service is available to Oneida enrolled members, descendants, and their families.

Transportation – New! Oneida Public Transit
To schedule a ride to the shelter (by 9:30 PM): Call 920‑496‑5770
Press “1” for the dispatcher.
Provide your nearest address or building name.

Transportation is available throughout the Oneida Public Transit service area, with extended service up to Oneida St. specifically for Emergency Shelter needs.

Important Notes

*No food donations will be accepted
*Fitness Center services will not be available to shelter attendees

Yawʌʔkó (thank you) for helping to spread the word so our community members have a safe, warm place to stay during the extreme cold!

01/21/2026

isn’t just a hashtag, it’s a way to keep you and your loved ones safe. Talk with your family or household about what you’d do in an emergency. Think about what you need every day and make sure your plan fits your life. Start planning today at Ready.gov/plan.

01/21/2026

01/21/2026

Protect yourself and family. Know how to respond to frostbite. https://www.wbay.com/2026/01/20/protect-yourself-your-family-during-extreme-cold-weather/

01/21/2026

Stay as temperatures continue to drop this week. Dress in warm layers of clothing and cover your skin — wear a hat, gloves, scarf, socks, and waterproof boots.

More tips: ready.gov/winter-weather

01/21/2026

Keep your body moving in these frigid temperatures! Tuesdays and Thursdays exercise for one hour. You will feel the difference!

01/21/2026

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01/21/2026

If you know, someone, please let them know of these resources that are available, especially on these cold, frigid nights that we are experiencing 

01/21/2026

Please remember with this cold weather please turn your faucets on just a little hairline stream. It could be your kitchen your bathroom or your tub but it’s best to do this so you don’t freeze up. We have very very cold weather coming for the next four days so please remember turn your faucet on just a little bit so that water will stream out.

01/20/2026

Midwest: Winter weather is forecast in many communities this week. Stay alert and finish preparations for you and your family. If you have older neighbors, please remember to check on them before storms come to your area.

Follow Ready for more preparedness tips!