The emergency status is expected to remain in effect through at least Sunday or Monday, as life-threatening cold conditions continue to impact vulnerable populations. To meet the growing need for safe, heated spaces, ten libraries across Philadelphia have been designated as official warming stations. Room 108 at Parkway Central Library has been designated as a city warming station, serving individuals without adequate heating or shelter. Emergency warming stations and the Code Blue alert system remain active safety measures during the prolonged freeze. City services continue operating extended hours at warming stations while monitoring conditions as the Arctic blast persists.