In Gary, when the temperature is 32 degrees or below the Emergency Preparedness Coordinator will activate the warming centers. If transportation is needed, the citizen can board any City of Gary Bus/Van with the code 32. The bus operator will make every effort to stop as close to a warming center location as possible
Day Locations
Calumet Township Multipurpose Room
1900 W. 41st Avenue
8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Men, Women, Children)
Brother’s Keeper
2120 Broadway
8:00 am – 4:00 pm (Men only)
Overnight Location
Ambridge-Mann Community Center
2822 West 4th Avenue
6:00 pm – 7:00 am (Men, Women, Children)
No one will be permitted to enter after 9:00 pm unless escorted by the Police or Fire Department
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In East Chicago, the city’s Fire Department advises that due to the extreme cold weather, the Martin Luther King Center on Melville Avenue will be a designated “Warming Shelter” open from 7 pm to 7 am, Thursday and Friday, December 22nd and 23rd, due to inclement weather. COVID guidelines require everyone entering the shelter to wear a mask. Hand sanitizer will be available.
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In Portage, officials say with dangerous cold in the winter storm forecast, Portage officials say Woodland Park buildings on Willowcreek Road will be opened as a warming station as needed. A post at the city’s Facebook page said the buildings are open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. After hours or weekends, residents can call the parks and staff will open the buildings as needed. The Portage Township YMCA on Willowcreek Road, will also serve as a warming shelter. For facility updates and changes to staffed and facility hours, visit the Portage YMCA website and social media accounts.
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In Valparaiso, due to the holiday closures of Valparaiso’s traditional warming centers, Valparaiso Fire #2, located on Cumberland Drive, will be open as a daytime warming center from 7 am to 8 pm daily on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, December 23-25.
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State officials say Indiana residents can call 211 to find local warming centers during upcoming winter weather. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration says with extreme cold expected this weekend, warming centers will be open across the state for those in need of a safe and warm place to stay. A news release said Indiana 211 is your community’s resource for updated locations and hours of warming centers in your area, as many of the traditional locations people may seek shelter might be closed due to the holidays. Call 211 to reach a Community Navigator 24/7
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