COLUMBUS, Ind. – Bartholomew County Emergency Management and the City of Columbus have announced that “Warming Centers” are open for the next two days to provide relief from the cold and snow to residents who need it. The National Weather Service is predicting bitterly cold wind chill temperatures.
In Columbus, Donner Center at 739 22nd St., is available on Tuesday, January 14, and Wednesday, January 15, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Bartholomew County Public Library will open both locations as “Warming Centers” on Tuesday and Wednesday.
The downtown main branch hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days. The Hope branch, at 635 Harrison St., is available on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Brighter Days Housing shelter, 421 S. Mapleton St. in Columbus, is open for warming after 5 p.m.
At Donner Center, crates are available for animals courtesy of Columbus Animal Care Services. Pets will not be allowed to roam free.
Officials ask the public to respect the rules of the “Warming Center” facilities and remind participants that food, showers, and areas for sleep are not available at the libraries or Donner Center.
