WABASH VALLEY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Warming centers are preparing to activate should the need arise as temperatures drop across the Wabash Valley and winter weather rolls in.
*Note: These are the centers we’ve been made aware of so far, as more report back we will update this list, so check back for more locations as the day continues.
Vigo County, Ind.
In Vigo County, there is currently one warming center that will be open Wednesday night.
- St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 215 N. 7th St. Terre Haute, IN 47807
The Vigo Emergency Management Agency said this location is primarily for the homeless population, and should the need arise other locations are on stand-by to open. Those will be publicized when it’s decided to open them.
Sullivan County, Ind.
Four locations in Sullivan County are ready to be activated if needed according to Sullivan County Emergency Management Agency Director Jim Pirtle.
- Hymera Fire Department, 106 E. Jackson St. Hymera, IN 47855
- New Beginnings Church, 427 N. Olive St. Sullivan, IN 47882
- Sullivan First United Methodist Church, 107 N. Court St. Sullivan, IN 47882
- Duggar Union Community Schools, 7356 E. County Rd. 50 S, Dugger, IN 47848
Pirtle said the EMA has a fifth location as an emergency backup should it be needed. Food will be provided by the Salvation Army and church. No pets will be allowed, service animals only. For questions regarding the centers contact Sullivan EMA at (812) 268-6257.
Clark County, Ill.
In Clark county there are five locations on standby should they be needed.
- First Baptist Church, 101 E. Alabama Ave. Casey, IL 62420
- First Christian Church, 902 N. 6th St. Marshall, IL 62441
- Westfield Fire Hall, 105 W. State St. Westfield, IL 62474
- Martinsville Community Center, 122 W. Cumberland St. Martinsville, IL 62442
- Community Center, E. Union St. West Union, IL 62477
Call (217)-826-3279 for more information.
Jasper County, Ill.
In Jasper county they have one warming center on standby should the need arise.
- Newton City Hall Basement, 108 N. Van Buren St. Newton, IL 62448
For questions regarding the center call (618) 783-8477.
Lawrence County, Ill.
EMA Director Woody Rousey says they have three locations in the county on standby should they be needed.
- Central Christian Church, 303 Buchanan Dr. Lawrenceville, IL 62439
- Christy Fire Protection District, 131 E. North Ave. Sumner, IL 62466
- Chauncey Fire Department, 18733 Chauncey Road (At intersection of Chauncey Rd. and Birds Ln.)
Rousey says residents with questions regarding the centers should call the Lawrence County Dispatch non-emergency line at (618) 945-3322.
