CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- One of the coldest days in Chicago's history may be in the books, but Mayor Emanuel said residents are not out of the woods quite yet.
"This is a historic cold, obviously," the Mayor said at a Wednesday night press conference with city officials. "Chicagoans are historically strong and united in the face of adversity. This cold weather is no different."
The Mayor said close to 300 warming centers are up and running around the city, and workers are on call to transport residents unable to make it to one.
"We have been canvassing homeless residents around the clock to connect them with resources and warm places to stay. We've been in touch with our seniors and vulnerable population to check on them and make sure they have not only what they need at their home, but if they need anything else outside their home, that we can help them in any way," Emanuel said.
He said bitter temperatures and forecasted snowfall must be taken seriously.
"If you don't need to be outside, don't go outside," Emanuel said.