Severe Weather Notice

Below is a copy of a notice that is being distributed, in hope of reaching those who might get caught in next morning's, and subsequent days', bitter cold weather. And at the link here: the notice with a google map.

Severe Weather Notice

Due to projected low temperatures for the next four nights (Monday 12-7 through Thursday 12-10) warming centers have been activated at Loaves & Fishes, Volunteers of America, and the Salvation Army.

Loaves & Fishes will host guests from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Delany Center located at 401 North 12th St.

The Volunteers of America will receive people for warming at the A Street men’s shelter located at 1400 B North A Street after 8:00 p.m. This site is two blocks away and is walking distance from Loaves and Fishes.

The Salvation will receive people for warming at 1200 North B St. after 6:00 p.m. This site is two blocks away and is walking distance from Loaves and Fishes.

This is NOT a sleeping arrangement. These are places to get inside and sit out of the weather. Animals will not be allowed inside.

Please pass this information on to any persons who might be interested in this information.

In the map below, Aqua is the Delany Center; Red-Orange is VOA's "A" St shelter; and Yellow is the Salvation Army shelter.

View Warming Centers in a larger map

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