Updated Warming Centers, Charging Centers in Montclair

The following is a list of open warming centers and charging centers released by the township on Thursday. 

PLEASE NOTE: PETS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE WARMING CENTERS.
If you are displaced from your home and need to temporarily shelter your pet, you may bring your pet to the Montclair Township Animal Shelter at 77 North Willow Street, Montclair. All pets brought to the Shelter must have a carrier and vaccine records. If your pet requires a special diet, bring your pet’s food as well.

Essex County has relocated its emergency shelter to the Turtle Back Zoo Education/Reptile Building which is located at 560 Northfield Avenue, West Orange. Any resident wanting to take advantage of the shelter should do so. The facility is set up to take pets.

CHARGING/WARMING STATIONS

Name: First Congregational Church of Montclair
Location: 40 South Fullerton Avenue
Phone Number: 973-744-4752
Dates/Times: Weekdays from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., offering Wi-Fi, device charging, laundry and showers. Weekend hours to be determined. Enter through Plymouth Street.

Name: Van Vleck House & Gardens Ed Center
Location: 21 Van Vleck Street 
Phone Number: 973-744-4752
Dates/Times: Open from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Charging stations and Wi-Fi access.

Name: Montclair Municipal Building Council Chambers, until 11:00 p.m. (Council Chambers is a polling station)
Location: 205 Claremont Avenue 
Dates/Times: Open from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. Warming center, charging stations, hot drinks, snacks.

Name: Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Location: 67 Park Street
Phone Number: 973-746-5031
Dates/Times: Tursday, November 8 until 7:00 p.m.; Friday, November 9 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Warming center, charging stations, food, hot drinks.

Name: St James Episcopal Church 
Location: Bellevue Avenue and Valley Road 
Phone Number: 973-744-0270 
Dates/Times: Open 24 hours until further notice. Warming shelter, charging outlets. Please bring your own blankets, pillows, etc. to keep comfortable.

Name: Montclair Public Library Main Branch 
Location: 50 South Fullerton Avenue 
Dates/Times:The Community Wing Warming Center in the auditorium of the Main Library-will remain open for 24 hours through Friday, November 9. Library Services will be available: Monday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.; Friday 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. The Library is showing movies in the Community Wing throughout the day.

Name: Bellevue Avenue Branch Library 
Location: 185 Bellevue Avenue 
Dates/Times: The Bellevue Library Branch will will be open as a Community Center Safe Haven through Friday, November 9, 2:00–6:00 p.m. The Branch does not have Internet access at this time.