Winter Storm – January 2026

Shelters

Warming Centers (day shelters)

1/23 Friday      Salvation Army (white flag*)

1/24 Saturday  Salvation Army (white flag*)

1/25 Sunday    Salvation Army (white flag*)

1/26 Monday   Salvation Army (white flag*), The Capitol (8am – 4pm)

1/27 Tuesday  Salvation Army (white flag*), Wellness Connection (8:30am – 4pm), First Christian Church (8am – 4pm)

1/28 Wednes   Salvation Army (white flag*), Wellness Connection (8:30am – 4pm)

1/29 Thursday Salvation Army (white flag*), Wellness Connection (8:30am – 4pm)

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Warming Center Addresses:

Salvation Army, 400 W Main Ave, BG/KY, 42101

The Capitol, 416 E Main Ave, BG/KY, 42101

Wellness Connection, 428 Center St, BG/KY, 42101

First Christian Church, 1106 State St, BG/KY, 42101

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*What is “white flag”?

White flag means that people can shelter inside the Salvation Army - day or night - even if they do not have a bed. White flag operation is activated when temperatures are not expected to rise above 35 degrees Fahrenheit. The Salvation Army is our community’s only year-round emergency shelter, often remaining at full occupancy.

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Who are warming centers for? 

Anyone who needs respite from the cold. Whether the heat is “out” in your home or you are exposed to the elements outdoors, warming centers offer an additional community organization-based option to stay warm even during daytime. Warming Centers are also a way that local organizations demonstrate their support for staff and residents of the only year-round emergency shelter. By offering alternative daytime shelters during heightened weather events, the community collaborates to keep our members safe.

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Overnight shelters

• 1/23 Friday — 1/29 Thursday Salvation Army (white flag*)
• mid-November — mid-March Room in the Inn, registration is nightly by 5pm at the Life Nav Center (423 W Main Ave)

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Transportation to Warming Centers & Overnight Shelters

Warren County Public Library’s Little Free Shuttle is transporting community members during this gray skies event.

• Call (270) 781-4882 ext. 904 for FREE transportation to a Warming Center or Overnight Shelter
  
  • The Little Free Shuttle follows Warren County Public Library’s regular operating hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm; Friday-Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 1pm-5pm
  • Learn more about the Little Free Shuttle 🔗‍

Warren County Sheriff’s Office 

• Call (270) 842-1633

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Preparation & Resources

Coping with winter weather-related stress & trauma‍

• Disaster behavioral health from Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration 🔗‍

💚 To donate

• BG Strong Long-term Recovery Group 🔗

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