Residents seeking warmth during the extremely low temperatures this Friday through Tuesday will have options as the region braces for the sub-freezing temperatures, with forecasts projecting negative wind chills throughout much of the period.
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.
The Reach Center will be open for those in the Mountain Home area until February. It’s located at 2335 E. Arkansas Avenue in Mountain Home. Phone#: 870 706 9992
In Houston, the Storm Shelter located at 1st Street & Pine Street 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
