Residents seeking warmth during the extremely low temperatures this Thursday through Saturday will have options as the region braces for the sub-freezing temperatures, with forecasts projecting negative wind chills throughout much of the three day period.
The West Plains Civic Center and Library will be open until 7pm today, and will continue to be a warming shelter on Friday from open to 7pm.
Unhoused individuals can visit Samaritan Outreach before 4:00 p.m. to reserve a spot for overnight shelters on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
The Mountain View Council Chambers at City Hall will be open on Thursday for warming during regular business hours, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Willow Springs Senior Center will be open as a warming center as needed from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. If there is a need, contact 417-252-1735.
Rescue Church at 1010 6th Street will be open as a warming shelter opening at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, December 22 & 23. They will have warm food and rides to the extended stay warming shelter.
The Reach Center will be open for those in the Mountain Home area until February. It’s located at 1326 Rossi Road in Mountain Home. Phone#: 870 706 9992
In Houston the Storm Shelter located at 1st Street & Pine Street, it will be serving as a warming center if needed. Dial 417 967 5309 in case of need for accommodation.
If you have a business or organization that will be open as a warming center, please email us at news@ozarkmarketingcompany.com so we may update our information to include you.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has a map of warming centers in the state. Link provided: https://mogov.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=fdba8e0ee9cf45fe83ed6c644e7b2bcb
