Kentucky & Southern Indiana Warming Centers and Cold Weather Resources

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Bitter cold and dangerous wind chills have settled across Kentucky and southern Indiana this week following the winter storm. Temperatures in the Louisville area aren’t expected to rise above freezing until early February, so residents are urged to take precautions for their health, homes, and pets.

Staying Warm
Emergency Management in Louisville advises:

• Keep extra blankets and safe heat sources on hand (never use ovens for heat).

• Check on elderly neighbors or anyone needing assistance.

• Sign up for LENSAlert for city updates.

• Download the free LouReady app for local alerts.

Cold Weather Precautions
If you must be outside:

• Wear layers, waterproof and windproof clothing, and shoes with traction.

• Base layers underneath warmer items help maintain body heat.

• Protect hands and feet, as frostbite risk increases in extreme cold.

Daytime Warming Centers (Louisville)

• Hope Rescued: 2833 Garfield Ave., Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., 928-277-7206

• Exodus Family Ministries: 4205 Cane Run Road, Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–4 p.m., 502-614-8544 or 502-823-8870

• Additional neighborhood locations also offer warming space during business hours.

Kentucky State Parks Warming Stations
Temporary shelter is available during power outages at:

• Jenny Wiley State Resort Park (Prestonsburg) – Convention Center

• My Old Kentucky Home State Park (Bardstown) – Visitor Center

• General Butler State Resort Park (Carrollton) – Convention Center

• EP Tom Sawyer State Park (Louisville) – Sawyer Hayes Convention Center

• Columbus Belmont State Park – Convention Center

• Natural Bridge State Resort Park (Slade) – Woodland Center

• Barren River Lake State Resort Park (Lucas)

• Carter Caves State Resort Park (Olive Hill)

• Greenbo Lake State Resort Park (Greenup)

• Blue Licks Battlefield State Park (Carlisle)

County-Specific Resources

• Hardin County: Contact local police departments for shelter: Elizabethtown 270-765-4125, Radcliff 270-351-4477, Vine Grove 270-877-2252.

• Frankfort: Warming centers at Immanuel Baptist Church, Thornhill Learning Center, Salvation Army, Capital City Activity Center, and Access Soup Kitchen. Non-emergencies: 502-875-8582; emergencies: 911.

• Oldham County: Shelters include La Grange Fire Station 1, South Oldham Fire Dept., North Oldham Fire Department, Ballardsville Fire Department, Westport Fire Department, Pewee Valley Fire Department, Senior Living Center, Crestwood United Methodist, Holy Trinity, and La Grange Presbyterian Church. Call ahead to confirm availability: 502-222-0799 or 502-377-9716.

Help for the Homeless
Operation White Flag activates when temperatures drop below 35°F:

• Wayside Christian Mission: 432 E. Jefferson St., open to men, women, and families. First come, first served. Capacity: 200 (100 mats).

• Salvation Army: 911 S. Brook St., open to men and women. Check-in: women 5:30 p.m., men 6 p.m. Capacity: 10 beds each. Day shelter: Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Meals provided.

• The Lord’s Kitchen: 1811 Standard Ave., converted into a 100-bed shelter, providing hot meals.

Pets and the Cold

• Bring outdoor pets inside. Frostbite, hypothermia, and death are risks during extreme cold.

• Protect noses, ears, and paws from freezing.

• For pet assistance: Kentucky Humane Society 502-509-4738; report animals left outside to Louisville Metro Animal Services at 502-473-PETS (7387).

These resources can help residents, the unhoused, and pets stay safe during the ongoing extreme cold.