COLUMBUS, Ind. – The Bartholomew County Emergency Management is repurposing several locations as Bartholomew Warming Centers to combat the winter weather this weekend.
In addition to the Winter Weather Advisory, an Arctic outbreak is expected this weekend with low temperatures in the single digits and likely dangerous sub-zero wind chills that can pose a serious threat to health and safety. The Bartholomew County Emergency Management is asking that you respect the rules of the different Warming Center facilities and they will monitor the weather to determine if dates need to be extended. Food, showers, and sleeping areas will not be available.
The facilities listed below will be opening their doors for relief to those who need it:
Community Engagement Center
1075 2nd St, Columbus
CLOSED Saturday
Sunday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Brighter Days
421 S. Mapleton St, Columbus
Saturday: 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM (Sunday)
Sunday: 5:00 PM to 8:00 AM (Monday)
No animal crates available. Service
Animals only.Transports will be provided on Sunday
morning, Sunday evening, and Monday
morning between Brighter Days and The
Engagement Center.
Bartholomew County Public Library
Main Library
536 5th St, Columbus
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Friday-Saturday: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Hope Branch
635 Harrison St, Hope
Thursday-Friday: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
No animal crates available. Service
Animals only.
