Ned Lamont is extending Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol through at least noon Tuesday, February 10, as a prolonged stretch of bitter temperatures continues statewide, marking the state’s longest continuous cold-weather activation since 2015. The protocol connects state and local agencies with United Way 2-1-1 and area shelters to provide warming centers, transportation, and emergency housing for anyone exposed to the cold. Residents needing shelter are urged to call 2-1-1 or visit www.211ct.org for help.