City Of Lawrenceburg To Open Emergency Shelter This Week

Monday, February 8, 2021 at 4:10 PM

By City of Lawrenceburg, news release

The shelter is in response to inclement weather and cold temperatures this week.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - The City of Lawrenceburg is providing an Emergency Shelter in response to an active winter weather advisory across the region. Individuals or families in need will have access to a warm shelter, blankets, cots, and water.

WHERE: Lawrenceburg Boy Scout Cabin, 461 West Hight St., Lawrenceburg IN 47025

WHEN: Starting 4 PM on February 9^th thru 4 PM on February 16^th, 2021

The ensure a safe environment, please follow general requirements for public health & safety:

DO YOUR PART – STAY 6 FEET APART
MASKS UP
WASH YOUR HANDS OR SANITIZE OFTEN
HAND SANITIZER STATION, MASKS & CLEANING WIPES AVAILABLE
LEAVE NO TRACE – HELP CLEAN UP & ENSURE BOY SCOUT CABIN REMAINS CLEAN

Clean, Safe & Healthy with Masks Up Campaign signage at this location.

Individuals in need of emergency transport please contact the LFD/LERU at 812-537-1509. Limited parking available.

Following the 7-day period, city officials will re-evaluate the need to continue providing an open Emergency Shelter.

All Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts and organizational meetings normally held between Feb. 9^th – 16^th are now hereby suspended until further notice during this period. Members should contact their organization representatives for updates on meeting relocation or scheduling notices.

For further information on the City of Lawrenceburg Emergency Shelter, please contact Guinevere Emery, Communications Director by phone at (513) 505-7647 or by email at gemery@lawrenceburg.in.gov