This article will be updated as we learn of more and as more open.
With tens of thousands of people without power, places for people to warm up and charge devices are open across the Northwoods.
Overnight Shelters in Forest County:
Forest County Emergency Management is working with the Red Cross and partnering with the Crandon Public Library to Open a Warming Shelter.
The shelter will open at 7:00PM on March 31st, 2025 at the Crandon Public Library at 110 W Polk St Crandon WI 54520.
Red Cross will provide meals, a cot and blankets. Those that plan on staying the night are welcome to bring a supplemental pillow and blanket it they wish to do so.
The Potawatomi Community Center currently has some food, water, and soda available for anyone in need. Please stop by if you're looking for some supplies.
If you need a place to sleep, the center is open to all, and the curfew for staying overnight is 10:00 PM
Vilas County
In Eagle River, Northland Pines High School will be open Monday from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM. The commons, locker rooms, and Field House at NPHS will be open for community use. The district is asking that any children are supervised and come with an adult.
The Lac du Flambeau Tribe says people should check in at the police department. They’ll then be directed either to the emergency shelter, the Tribal Natural Resource Center, or the Casino.
Forest County
Forest County Emergency Management has opened several sites for Monday. It's also working with the Red Cross to open an overnight shelter tonight.
The following locations are open Monday:
Wabeno Fire Hall
4461 N Branch Street
Hiles Town Hall
9193 N Main St.
Argonne Town Hall
8842 Black Bear Ave.
Goodman Town Hall (Armstrong Creek Area)
506 Mill St.
Forest County Courthouse
200 E. Madison St.
Crandon, WI
Potawatomi Community Center
5471 The Place Where Plays Rd.
Crandon, WI
Potawatomi Carter Casino Hotel
618 State Hwy 31
Wabeno, WI
Oneida County
The Minocqua Area Visitors Bureau is open 24hrs for people in need of a place to warm up.
The Hilgermann Center at 25 S Brown Street in Rhinelander is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday, March 31 for people to stop in. In a social media post, The Hilgermann Center said they have free WiFi, toys to play with (for those with children in tow), and phone charging stations.
The YMCA of the Northwoods in Rhinelander says power has been restored. People without power are welcome, free of charge, to shower and warm up.
The Three Lakes Welcome Center is open 24 hours, has power strips and bottled water. No internet available.
Langlade County
Langlade County Emergency Management posted the following locations will be open Monday:
Antigo High School 10a-4p
Town of Ainsworth Town Hall until 9 pm, Elcho Fire Dept as needed.
The White Lake School Fitness center is open for residents to shower, for heat and to charge phones and such. They can enter on the fitness center on Center Street.
