COLUMBUS, Ind. – Bartholomew County Emergency Management and the City of Columbus have announced that “Warming Centers” will reopen beginning this Sunday, January 19 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 Sunday, January 19, through Tuesday, January 21, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Bartholomew County Public Library will open both locations as “Warming Centers” on Monday and Tuesday.
The downtown main branch hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. both days. The Hope branch, at 635 Harrison St., is open Monday and Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 7 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.