Revere Prepares for Cold Winter Weather
December 11, 2025
As the City of Revere prepares for cold winter weather, the Office of Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr., the Department of Public Health, and the Department of Public works have compiled a guide to staying safe and warm this winter.
Mayor Patrick Keefe commented, “As we enter a season of winter weather, please make sure to stay safe, and stay up-to-date. We will keep open lines of communication with residents regarding emergency information, City services, and resources.”
Adrienne Maguire, the City’s Emergency Preparedness Manager, added: “Being as prepared as possible for the cold weather is extremely important to ensuring the safety of you and your family. Bundle up, or stay home; stay safe and have a plan.”
Emergency Alerts and Notifications
In case of inclement weather, announcements will be made by as many means available, including the City of Revere’s website, Facebook page, Twitter page, Hyper-Reach, local radio stations, local newspapers, and Revere’s Community Access Television Channels.
Dial 311 (or 781-286-8311) for non-emergency snow related requests during business hours, such as an unplowed street or a downed tree branch. To submit 311 requests after business hours, please use our Revere311 app, available for download in the App Store and Google Play Store. For any emergency dial 911. For a downed power line or electrical outage, call National Grid at 800-867-5222 or visit their Outage Map.
Cold Weather Safety
- Dress in 3 layers: Base layer of wool or polyester, middle layer of insulation like fleece or puffy jackets, outer layer of “water proof” clothing.
- Wear a hat that covers your ears.
- Try not to use a space heater, but if you do, please make sure to:
- Keep it 3 feet away from anything
- Don’t leave it unattended
- Keep out of reach from fire or pets
- Plug it directly into the outlet not a surge protector
- Make sure to have a working smoke or carbon monoxide detector
- Ensure that pets are safe and secure indoors during the winter months. Do not leave your pets out in the elements or in vehicles, and be aware that some rock salts can affect their feet.
Tips for Preventing Pipe Freezes
- Insulate pipes and faucets that are in unheated areas. Insulation materials can be purchased at hardware stores or plumbing suppliers.
- Patch any cracks in doors or walls near pipes.
- Seal any leaks around exterior walls.
- Do not shut off your heat
- Disconnect outside hoses and locate interior water shutoff to the faucet if you have one
- On extremely cold nights, opening a sink faucet to a trickle will help reduce risk of pipes freezing.
Heat Assistance Program
Need help paying your heating bill?
Apply for Capic's Fuel Assistance Program. Call 617-884-6130 to learn about eligibility
or apply online at: www.capic.org. New Applicants should apply at: https://toapply.org/CAPIC.
2026 Emergency Warming Center
Do you or someone you know need a place to stay overnight during the cold winter months? For anyone facing unsheltered homelessness or experiencing a sudden loss of stable housing, the City of Revere and the City of Chelsea are partnering to offer an overnight Emergency Warming Center. Details are as follows:
Location: Luz de Cristo, 738 Broadway, Chelsea
Dates Open: January 5, 2026 – March 31, 2026, 7 nights a week
Hours Open: 7:00 pm – 7:00 am
For more questions, please call 781-485-8486