Several warming centers open

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cup warming hands (Source: Pexels/Nikita Khandelwal)

(KBSI) – Several warming centers are open as frigid temperatures set in across the FOX23 viewing area.

Missouri

  • The Salvation Army
    701 Good Hope Street
    Cape Girardeau, MO
    7 p.m.-7 a.m. (Doors closed at 10 p.m. Overnight shelter will open when temperatures drop below 32 degrees.)
  • Kennett Safehaven
    1201 Ely Street, Kennett
    (573) 717-0166
  • Temple Baptist Church in Caruthersville
    1200 Truman Blvd, Caruthersville
    573-333-1613
  • Doniphan United Methodist Church
    305 Plum Street, Doniphan
    573-996-2607
  • Samaritan Outreach Center in West Plains
    815 Missouri Avenue, West Plains
    (417) 257-7792 ***Must call between 4:30pm and 5:30pm to reserve a spot.
  • Rescue Church in West Plains
    1010 6th Street, West Plains
    (417) 274-8126
  • Bread Shed in Poplar Bluff
    203 North D Street, Poplar Bluff
    573-712-6597

Tap here to view a full list of warming centers in Missouri.

Illinois

Overnight centers:

Carbondale Warming Center – 314-312-2539
608 East College Street
Carbondale, IL

Good Samaritan House – 618-457-5794
701 South Marion Street
Carbondale, IL

Take Action Today 618-212-3171
905 W Washington Street
West City, IL

  • Trinity (Tree of Life) Church
    605 Metropolis Street
    Metropolis, IL
    Will be open on an as-needed basis, residents can call (618) 524-5328 if they need emergency shelter

Massac County residents should call Massac EMA at (618) 309-3993 where they will be coordinated with a nearby warming center. If residents need transportation to a warming center, they are encouraged to call the Massac County Sheriff’s Department’s non-emergency number at (618) 524-2912 where they will be given a ride to the nearest shelter.

Daytime warming centers:

  • City Hall
    Cambria, IL
    8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday
    After hours contact the fire chief at 618-985-6082
  • Carterville Fire Department
    300 N Division Street
    Carterville, IL
    8 a.m.-10 p.m.
  • Creal Springs City Hall
    507 Walnut
    Creal Springs, IL
    8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday
  • Freeman Spur – contact 618-942-3594
  • Marion
    • City Hall – 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
    • Marion Police Department – 24/7 or call 618-993-2124
    • Illinois Department of Human Services
      8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday
      1107 W DeYoung Street
      Marion, IL
    • Marion VA Healthcare System
      open to veterans, enter via the Emergency Room entrance from Jan. 13-Jan. 17
      VA community based Outpatient Clinics lobbies during business hours on Jan. 16-17
  • Massac County Courthouse
    1 Superman Square
    Metropolis, IL
    Open Tuesday–Friday from 8a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Pittsburg City Hall
    8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
    Pittsburg, IL
  • Community Center
    Roosevelt Street
    Stonefort, IL
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