(LEX 18) — A state of emergency was declared Wednesday ahead of what is expected to be "dangerously" cold weather Thursday evening and into the weekend.
With negative wind chill and single-digit temperatures, warming centers and shelters will be open throughout central Kentucky. Find a sampling below.
LEXINGTON
The city's 2022-2023 Emergency Winter Weather Plan can be found here.
The Compassionate Caravan Cold Line will be receiving texts, calls (may have to leave a message but will be monitored and returned) from Thursday 6 p.m. through Saturday 9:00 p.m. at 859 913-0038.
MADISON COUNTY
Room in the Inn Berea, 200 Prospect Street
(**Limited Space, No Pets**)
Thursday: Registration 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Friday: By Prior Registration Only
Red Lick Volunteer Fire Department, 699 Red Lick Road
Phone: 859-985-1692
Union City Volunteer Fire Department
2480 Union City Road
Phone: 659-623-3273
First United Methodist Church
401 W. Main Street
Phone: 859-623-3580
(**Will Run Background Checks for Those Utilizing 24hr Stay**)
Thursday: 8:00 p.m. to Overnight
Friday: 12:00 a.m. to Midnight
Waco Volunteer Fire Department
3892 Irvine Road
Phone: 859-369-7301
Thursday: 6:00 p.m. to Midnight
Friday: 1:00 p.m. to Midnight
White Hall Volunteer Fire Department
1289 Boonesborough Road
Phone: 859-626-5144
Thursday: 7:00 p.m. to Overnight
Friday: 12:00 a.m. to Noon
These organizations have volunteered to act as warming centers and cannot guarantee provision
of meals, blankets, or resources. Please contact the organization directly to ask for hours of
operation or what resources they may provide.
Madison County Emergency Management Agency supports community preparedness by providing educational opportunities, early warning systems, and coordination during disasters.
Madison County EMA/CSEPP can be reached at (859) 624-4787. More information can be
found at www.madisoncountyky.us/ema and www.prepareky.com, or on our Facebook, Twitter,
and Instagram Social Media pages: @MadisonCoKyEMA.
BOURBON COUNTY
A Warming Center will be open, now until further notice in the Bland building at the County Park and at the Paris High Cafeteria. The center will be available Friday morning at 7:00 a.m.
BOYLE COUNTY
A Gathering Place
569 Jean Drive
Will be open at first request and stay open until it is no longer needed.
Calvary Baptist Church
401 Waveland Avenue
Open as needed.
First Christian Church
555 East Lexington Avenue
Open as needed.
Perryville City Hall
314 East Second Street
Open as needed.
BREATHITT COUNTY
Jackson Fire Department Buildings
Open Thursday through Christmas Eve.
The second floor will be available 24/7.
(**Before arriving, you must call the Jackson Police Department before 7:00 p.m. so that staff will be available.**)
Phone: 606-666-2424
Rousseau Fire Department Buildings
Open Thursday through Christmas Eve.
Will be available each day from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
(**Before arriving, you must call the Rousseau Police Department.**)
CLAY COUNTY
A Warming Center will be open at 209 Main Street.
Open Thursday at 6:00 p.m.
JACKSON COUNTY
Sand Gap Elementary School
Thursday night and Friday.
Pond Creek Fire Department in Annville.
Thursday night and Friday.
KNOTT COUNTY
A Warming Center will be open at the Knott County Sportsplex.
LAUREL COUNTY
A Warming Center will be located at West London Baptist Church, 360 Parker Road in London, next to Saint Joseph Hospital. The center will be available Thursday night at 8:00 p.m. Any questions regarding the Warming Center, please call or leave a message at 859-428-8530.
LETCHER COUNTY
A Warming Center will be available at the Letcher County Recreation Center, Sandlick Fire Department and Gordon Fire Department.
(**The warming center are to be used as needed for warmth, not a long-term shelter.**)
MERCER COUNTY
Harrodsburg Baptist Church at the ROCK
Thursday night from 9:30 p.m. to Friday morning at 8:00 a.m.
(**Center will be moved to the Lyons Park Building after 8:00 a.m.**)
Lions Park Community Center
East Factory Street
Friday at 8:00 a.m. to Sunday at 4:00 p.m.
NELSON COUNTY
Bardstown Civic Center
317 South Third Street
PULASKI COUNTY
New Life Church in Ferguson
Thursday at 8:00 p.m. to Friday at 8:00 a.m.
Rocky Hollow Recreation Center
South Central Avenue
Thursday at 8:30 a.m. to Friday at 8:00 p.m.
RUSSELL COUNTY
Russell County Courthouse
Russell Springs Volunteer Fire Department.
Eli Volunteer Fire Department
Russell County Rescue Squad
Phone: 270-507-8373 or 270-585-4119
Church of the Springs/The Rock
(**Gym**)
Clearfork Baptist Church
Clearfork Road in Eli
(**Side entrance**)
Salem Baptist Church
Junction of Hwy 910 & 76
Phone: 270-566-4877
United Baptist Church Fellowship Hall
Gosser Ridge
Phone: 606-416-4338
WARREN COUNTY
Kummer Little Recreation Center
333 College Street
Will be open on Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Hyatt Place
1347 Center Street
Phone: 270-467-0001
WHITLEY COUNTY
Whitley County Fire Hall, City of Williamsburg
WOLFE COUNTY
Wolfe County Senior Center
Phone: 606-668-6757
This list will be updated as LEX 18 learns of more warming centers.
