Emergency shelters for February 18-19, 2025
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Some people might need to seek refuge in some emergency shelters on Tuesday night.
Governor Beshear called on residents of the state of Kentucky to take action to stay warm as snow and below-zero wind chills are expected across much of the state this week.
'If you can't turn your heat on by this afternoon, you need to call a family member or friend and go stay with them. If that option isn't available, please go to an emergency shelter,' said Gov. Beshear. 'The temperatures are dropping dangerously low, and we need to do everything possible to keep our neighbors safe.'
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Vanderburgh County
These are the places people can go on Tuesday night:
Open under White Flag conditions
United Caring Shelters
Evansville Rescue Mission
Open during operating hours
CK Newsome
Central Library
Officials say there are not, at this point, plans to open additional emergency shelters.
Henderson County
These are the places people can go on Tuesday night:
Henderson County Public Library
The Harbor House of Men
Webster County
These are the places people can go on Tuesday night:
Providence Branch Library
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