Bridgeport warming centers will remain open for the time being amid a cold weather emergency.

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim is urging residents to check in on seniors and people with disabilities who may need "special help" during these extreme cold temperatures.

"But above all, we want to make sure anybody who is unhoused -- regardless of their age or their health -- has access to our city warming centers, which will remain open for the duration of this cold weather emergency," Ganim told News 12 Thursday.

Eugene Dawson, 63, says he became homeless about a week ago.

"I've been staying here and there -- and anywhere I can -- until I can get back up on my feet," Dawson said.

Dawson says he has been spending the night at Prospect House, which is a shelter.

"And also here at the YMCA on Park Avenue. Bottom line, I got to stay out of this cold. It's really, really hard being homeless -- and I pray to God I won't be homeless like this for long," he said.

Greater Bridgeport Transit at 710 Water Street will remain open around the clock, officials said.