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MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) — It hasn't been too chilly outside yet, but the cold weather is sure to come as we push further into winter, and Milwaukee's six warming shelters will open soon for the season.

This winter, anyone who enters a Milwaukee warming center will be immediately put in touch with services at the new Coggs Health and Human Services Center.

It's an effort to quickly connect people with long-term housing resources, and lessen the strain on seasonal shelters.

"Warming shelters save lives in the short term, but our ultimate goal is long term housing and stability," said Mayor Cavalier Johnson.

According to city officials, Milwaukee's warming shelters saw a 36% increase in visitors last season, compared to the 2023-2024 season.

"More than 1,500 people came through the do

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