Vermont opens emergency shelters in Burlington and Barre as sub-zero temperatures hit the region.

Emergency cold weather shelters have opened in Burlington and Barre, Vermont, due to sub-zero temperatures. The Burlington shelter at Miller Center runs from January 21 to 22, while Barre's shelter, operated with the American Red Cross, is open from January 20 to 24. Both offer services to those in need, including pet allowance and transportation in Burlington. With about 250 people currently homeless in Vermont and state shelters at capacity, the National Weather Service warns of dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills.

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