February 2, 2023

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. As you may be aware, The National Weather Service has issued a wind chill warning for Friday February 3, 2023 starting at noon until Saturday February 4, 2023 at 7 pm. As such, we would like to remind you to dress your children warmly when sending them to school. Recess will be held inside at all Bangor Schools on Friday.

The harsh weather can pose a threat to their health, especially if they are not properly dressed. It is important to ensure that your child has a hat, gloves, warm coat, and boots to protect them from the cold.

Please note that we understand that some families may struggle to provide the necessary winter clothing for their children. We would like to assure you that resources are available to help. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to our school office for more information.

We appreciate your cooperation and understanding as we work together to keep our students safe and warm.

Enthusiastically,

James Tager

Superintendent

Bangor School Department

Additional safety precautions and warming center information is listed below:

• Keep pets inside.
• Heat your home safely. Be sure to double check fuel levels in advance of inclement weather.
• Residents are encouraged to check on elderly neighbors to ensure they are warm and safe.
• Emergency personnel are available to make welfare checks. To report concerns, please contact: 207-947-7382.
• The public should not hesitate to call 911 to report in case of emergency.

Expanded Services at On-going Warming Centers in BANGOR:

• Bangor Area Homeless Shelter, 263 Main Street, 947-0092, Hours: 6pm-7am; Type: Open to everyone 18+; “wet”; Other Information: meals
• Brick Church Warming Center, 126 Union Street, 989-5401, Hours: Friday 8am – Monday 6am, Type: Open to everyone 18+; “wet”; Other Information: meals, showers, clothing
• Mansion Church Warming Center, 96 Center Street, 249-9154; Hours: 6pm-7am; Type: Open to everyone 18+; “wet”; Other Information: meals, shower; no daytime accessibility
• Shaw House, 136 Union Street, 941-2874 x 3; Hours: 24/7; Type: Open to anyone under 21; Other Information: meals, showers, clothing
• The Well (formerly Jericho Road), 146 Center Street, 990-1711; Hours: 7am – 6pm; Type: Open to everyone 18+; “wet”; Other Information: meals, shower and laundry; no nighttime accessibility.

Additional Warming Centers in BANGOR/BREWER:

• Hope House, 179 Corporate Drive, 217-6713 ext. 1; Hours: 24/7 Thursday – Sunday; Type: Open to everyone 18+; “wet”; Other Information: meals, snacks; a van will be available to transport individuals to warming centers if maximum capacity is reached.
• Bangor Area Recovery Network, 142 Center Street, BREWER, 561-4444;  Hours: Friday 6pm – Saturday evening; Type: Open to everyone; Other Information: Refreshments, activities, breakfast (pancakes!); this warming center organized by BARN and Health Equity Alliance
• Together Place, 2 Second Street, 941-2897; Hours: Friday 8am – 4pm, Saturday 6am – 5pm; Type: Open to everyone; Other Information: Food, activities
• Unitarian Universalist Church/Needlepoint Sanctuary, 120 Park Street, 505-1510; Hours: Thursday 6pm – Sunday ; Type: Open to everyone; Other Information: Food

Other Indoor Locations in BANGOR:

• Bangor Public Library, 145 Harlow Street; Hours: Friday 10am – 8pm, Saturday 8am – 5pm; 947-8336
• Health Equity Alliance, 304 Hancock Street Suite 3B; Hours: Friday 10am – 5pm  

Should the need arise, Bangor Parks and Recreation, 647 Main Street, will be ready to open as a potential pop-up warming center.  Notice of times and other relevant information will be made available through media outlets and social media to reflect hours and contact information, as well as direct notification to Police and others as needed.