Warming Centers Set Up Across Eagle Country

Emergency shelters are open to help those seeking warmth in the face of record-breaking cold.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - The polar vortex is swirling over the Tri-State with some of the coldest temperatures in decades, warranting measures to make sure everybody has a warm and safe place to stay.

The National Weather Service says high temperatures will top out in negative territory, with wind chills that will dip to a dangerous -35-below-zero. A Wind Chill Warning remains in effect until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, which will be followed by a Wind Chill Advisory through Thursday afternoon.

For those struggling to stay warm, shelters have been set up in some local communities.

The City of Lawrenceburg has opened a warming center, says Mayor Kelly Mollaun. You can get information on where to find it by calling the Lawrenceburg Police Department at (812) 537-2284. 

In Switzerland County, the TEC Center, 708 West Seminary Street, in Vevay is open as a warming center for folks without electric or heat. It will be available through 4:00 p.m. Thursday. Officials stress that the center is for use only by folks with no heat or electricity. No pets are allowed, except service animals. If you have any questions, contact Switzerland County Emergency Management at (812) 801-3141. 

A warming center is also set up at the Gallatin County Senior Center, 400 Third Street, in Warsaw. It remains open through 4:00 p.m. Thursday. Service animals are the only pets allowed.