{"id":44777,"date":"2026-03-03T15:31:03","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T20:31:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/?page_id=44777"},"modified":"2026-03-10T12:57:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T16:57:21","slug":"winter-safety","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/winter-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Safety 2026 (CAP4Kids.org\/Columbus\/Winter-Safety)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Click the links below to access information on Warming Centers and other important resources for winter weather.<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000\">Winter Warming Centers &amp; Homelessness Resources<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>24\/7 Homeless Hotline for Emergency Shelter: (614) 274-7000<\/li>\n<li>Food Line: (614) 341-2282<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.csb.org\/get-help\/winter-warming-centers\/\">Full List &amp; Map of Columbus Warming Centers from Community Shelter Board<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cota.com\/blog\/cota-board-of-trustees-authorizes-resolution-to-waive-all-transit-fares-during-extreme-temperatures\/#:~:text=COTA%20will%20now%20waive%20fares,advisory%20or%20warning%20is%20declared.\">COTA Bus Rides are FREE on days with cold advisory or warning<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dd35f35e-dd45-4c78-a308-4c998089c18c.filesusr.com\/ugd\/e514ff_74b3fd16cb014d968b438f60661e37c1.pdf\">Columbus Street Card<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.franklincountyohio.gov\/Resident-Services\/Dogs\/Dog-Shelter-Services\/Emergency-Dog-Boarding\">Emergency Dog Boarding During Extreme Cold at Franklin County Dog Shelter<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/freshtrak.com\/\">Freshtrak: Find Food Pantries Near You<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000\">More Essential Resources<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.morpc.org\/programs-services\/residential-services\/\">Free Home Weatherization Services for Eligible Residents from MORPC<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/ohio-energy-assistance\/\">HEAP Winter Crisis Utility Help<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/d6ss517do1xkp.cloudfront.net\/external\/default.html\">AEP Ohio Outage Map<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/warriorwatch.columbus.gov\/\">Columbus Warrior Watch: See when roads in your neighborhood will be plowed<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ohgo.com\/\">OHGO: Real-time Ohio Traffic<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gasbuddy.com\/gasprices\/ohio\/columbus\">GasBuddy: Search for cheapest gas prices near you<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/food\/\">CAP4Kids Food Resource List<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cap4kids.org\/columbus\/home-goods\/clothing\/\">CAP4Kids Clothing &amp; Hygiene Items Resource List<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #000000\">Winter Safety<\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.weather.gov\/safety\/winter\">National Weather Service: Weather forecasts and safety information<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/winter-weather\">Ready.gov: Winter Weather Preparedness<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ibhs.org\/winter-ready\/\">How to Prepare Your Home for Winter Weather<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/safety-prevention\/at-play\/Pages\/Winter-Safety.aspx\">Playing Outside in Winter &amp; Keeping Kids Safe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthychildren.org\/English\/tips-tools\/ask-the-pediatrician\/Pages\/warm-when-the-power-goes-out.aspx\">Keeping Kids Safe When the Power Goes Out<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Click the links below to access information on Warming Centers and other important resources for winter weather. 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