With the wind chill values predicted between zero and -10 degrees overnight, Rock County is activating its emergency overnight warming sites Wednesday night.

Rock County Human Services says there are three overnight warming sites available and registration is strongly encouraged to ensure availability.

The Beloit Memorial Hospital emergency department lobby is available 24 hours a day during overnight warming shelter activation. It’s open to single individuals and families, although there are no cots available.

The Salvation Army Rock County’s Beloit location will be open for families from 7:00 Wednesday) night until 6:00 Thursday morning. If no one arrives by 9:00 p.m. the shelter will close for the night.

GIFTS Men’s Shelter has room for up to four men, who are not current clients in their lobby. You must arrive between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m. and must leave the shelter at 5:00 Thursday morning.