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As the wind chills and temperatures drop below freezing, we'd like to remind everyone that there will be temporary, emergency warming centers available for residents in need of a place to warm up during severe cold weather temperatures and power outages. ๐งกโ๏ธ๐ฅ
Warming Centers offer a place for people to get temporary relief from extreme cold and severe winter weather conditions for a brief time. Availability is dependent on forecasted temperatures and weather conditions.
Warming Centers will only be available during regular hours of operation, unless otherwise noted.
The information provided is subject to change at any time, so we strongly suggest contacting the non-emergency number for your local police department, fire department, or 211 for the most up to date information. ๐งกโ๏ธ๐ฅ
Stay safe and warm!
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Jasper County: (219) 866-7344
Lake County: (219) 660-0000
La Porte County: (219) 326-7700
Newton County: (219) 474-5661
Porter County: (219) 477-3000
Pulaski County: (574) 946-3341
Starke County: (574) 772-3771
La Porte County Temporary Emergency Shelters possible through Interfaith Community PADS.
(219) 276-7582
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From Burns Harbor Fire Department: โWarming centers will be available by request. Please contact the non-emergency number (219) 787-8591 for assistance. You will then be directed to one of several locations.โ
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Police Department: (219) 787-9412
Fire Department: (219) 787-8591
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๐Town Hall
7408 Constitution Ave
(219) 374-7000
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Police Department: (219) 374-4444
Fire Department: (219) 374-5961
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๐โจ From Chesterton Fire Department: โAs always if you need shelter from the environment, the Chesterton Town Hall located at 726 Broadway is a 24/7 warming center.โ
๐Town Hall Meeting Room
726 Broadway
(219) 926-1641
24/7
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Police Department: (219) 926-1136
Fire Department: (219) 926-7162
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๐โจ "An Emergency Warming Center must be activated by the City of Crown Point in extreme circumstances such as a power outage or inclement weather.
First United Methodist Church has an emergency warming center. Follow the City of Crown Point on Facebook for updates on the upcoming winter weather and the warming center.
If you need assistance, please call the non-emergency services line at 219-660-0000."
๐ First United Methodist Church
352 S Main St
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Police Department: (219) 663-2131
Fire Department: (219) 662-3248
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๐ Newton County Public Library Roselawn Branch
4421 Indiana 10
(219) 345-2010
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am-5pm
Wednesday 9am-7:30pm
Saturday 9am-1:30pm
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๐โจ From Dyer Police Department: โPlease dress warm and prepare for low temperatures in the upcoming days. Please check on your neighbors and the elderly during these times. As always, any Dyer resident needing a warming shelter should contact Lake County non-emergency (219) 660-0000.โ
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Police Department: (219) 865-1163
Fire Department: (219) 865-4226
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๐โจ From East Chicago Police Department: โThe parameters for opening a warming shelter in the City of East Chicago is a wind chill below zero degrees for 2 consecutive days. Hours for the warming shelter will be 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 am and it will be located at the Martin Luther King Center, 4802 Melville Avenue.โ
๐Martin Luther King Center
4802 Melville Avenue
7am-7pm
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Police Department: (219) 391-8400
Fire Department: (219) 391-8472
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๐Calumet Township Trustee Multi-Purpose Center
1900 W 41st Ave
(219) 880-4900
Monday-Friday 9am-3:30pm
๐จ Women, children & family shelter. Temperature must be below 32 degrees
๐Brother's Keeper
2120 Broadway
(219) 882-4459
8am-4pm
๐จ Men only. Temperature must be below 32 degrees.
๐Ambridge-Mann Community Center
2822 W 4th Ave
5pm-8am
๐จ Overnight accommodations available: Entry after 9pm requires a police or fire personnel escort. Women, children & family shelter.
๐ Missionaries of Charity
509 W Ridge Rd
(219) 884-2140
๐จ (call for hours of operation)
Women, children & family shelter.
๐ Restoration House Shelter for Men
1365 Taney St
(219) 427-1587
๐จ (call for hours of operation)
Men only.
Serenity House
5157 Harrison St
(219) 980-1955
๐จ (call for hours of operation)
๐Alternative House
101 Montgomery Street
(219) 938-7070
24/7
๐จ For children ages 10-18.
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Police Department: (219) 881-7300
Fire Department: (219) 881-5252
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๐โจ From Griffith Police Department: โDuring emergency situations and inclement weather, temporary warming centers will be established at the Griffith Central Fire Station located at 130 N Lafayette St. Residents without access to shelter of a safe temperature or other safe living conditions can seek shelter at the fire station until conditions subside.
If residents are unable to provide their own transportation to the center, they are encouraged to call 219-924-7503.
Residents who wish to utilize the warming center are encouraged to bring blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, and other essentials, as well as snacks, medicines, and other items to hold them over during their time at the center.โ
๐Griffith Central Fire Station
130 N Lafayette Street
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Police Department: (219) 924-7503
Fire Department: (219) 924-7500
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๐Starke County Public Library
6 North Starke Street
(574) 867-6033
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 8am-12pm
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Police Department: (574) 867-2623
Fire Department: (574) 867-2221
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๐โจ From Mayor Thomas McDermott: โWhen extreme cold is expected, the City of Hammond has designated the Civic Center, Jean Shepherd Community Center, and Sportsplex as warming centers. Individuals may use these facilities during regular operating hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. if necessary to get out of the bitter cold. If a power outage were to occur, these shelters will remain open during the overnight hours.โ
๐Jean Shepherd Community Center
3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive
(219) 554-0155
8am-5pm
๐จ In the event of a power outage, center may remain open overnight.
๐Civic Center
5825 Sohl Avenue
(219) 853-6378
8am-5pm
๐จ In the event of a power outage, center may remain open overnight.
๐Hammond Sportsplex
6630 Indianapolis Blvd
(219) 853-7660
8am-5pm
๐จ In the event of a power outage, center may remain open overnight.
๐First Baptist Church
527 State Street
(219) 932-0711
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
๐จ Men only 17+.
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Police Department: (219) 853-6490
Fire Department: (219) 853-6416
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๐Porter County Public Library Hebron Branch
201 West Sigler Street
(219) 462-0524
Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
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Police Department: (219) 996-2747
Fire Department: (219) 996-2550
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๐โจ โPlease contact the Highland Fire Department at 219-923-9876 for information and arrangements.โ
๐Lincoln Center
2450 Lincoln St
(219) 838-0114
Monday-Friday 5am-10pm
Saturday & Sunday 7am-7pm
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Police Department: (219) 838-3184
Fire Department: (219) 923-9876
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๐โจ From the Hobart Police Department: โThe City of Hobart will announce 24-hour warming centers when weather dictates. If you or someone you know is unable to reach these locations, please call 911 for assistance. Call for availability or check Facebook page Click for Details for updates.โ
๐Hobart Fire Department
401 East 10th Street
(219) 942-5184
Monday-Friday 7am-3pm
๐Hobart Police Department
705 East 4th Street
(219) 942-1125
Monday-Friday 7am-7pm
Saturday 8am-2pm
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Police Department: (219) 942-1125
Fire Department: (219) 942-5184
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๐Porter County Public Library Kouts Branch
101 East Daumer Road
(219) 462-0524
Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
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Police Department: (219) 766-2332
Fire Department: (219) 766-2114
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๐โจ From Lake Station Police Department: โA 24-hour warming center will be made available under extreme weather conditions. Please contact the fire station at (219) 962-8295 for information.โ
๐Lake Station Fire Station
1876 Fairview Avenue
(219) 962-8295
24/7
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Police Department: (219) 962-1186
Fire Department: (219) 962-8295
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Newton County Public Library Main Branch
9444 North 315 West
(219) 992-3490
Monday 9am-7:30pm
Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm
Sat 9am-1:30pm
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๐โจ From the La Porte County Sheriff - "For the location of the nightly designated Michigan City homeless shelter, please call MCPD at (219) 874-3221.
Please DO NOT leave your family pets unattended outside. If you need assistance, please contact the La Porte County Small Animal Shelter at (219) 326-1637."
๐ La Porte County Health Department
809 State Street
(219) 362-7210
๐จ Call to check availability.
๐ Union Township Trustee
360 Drummond Road
(219) 393-3315
๐จ Must be Union Township Resident. Call to request availability. If voicemail received, leave a message with name and phone number. Use Click for Details to check township.
๐ Center Township Trustee
1108 West State Road 2
(219) 362-2736
Monday-Wednesday 9am-4pm
Friday 9am-12pm
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Police Department: (219) 362-9446
Fire Department: (219) 362-3456
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๐ Lowell Public Library
1505 East Commercial Avenue
(219) 696-7704
Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday-Saturday 9am-5pm
๐ Town Hall
501 East Main Street
(219) 696-7794
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
๐ Cedar Creek Community Center
151 North Fremont Street
(219) 696-9713
๐โจ From the Town of Lowell: "For residents that live in the Lowell Fire Department response area, this includes the Town of Lowell, who are in a high-risk cold-exposure situation and cannot get to a warming shelter you can call the Lowell Fire Department NON-EMERGENCY phone number at (219) 696-6144 to request non-emergent transportation to a warming shelter. Transportation will be prioritized based on available resources when not already assigned to another fire call."
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Police Department: (219) 696-0411
Fire Department: (219) 696-6144
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๐ Dean and Barbara White Community Center
6600 Broadway
(219) 980-5911
8am-8pm daily
๐จ Must be activated. Follow The Town of Merrillville for updates at Click for Details
๐โจ "For those that may be in need after the center closes, please contact the Merrillville Police Department for further assistance."
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Police Department: (219) 769-3722
Fire Department: (219) 769-8739
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๐โจ From the Michigan City Police Department: โOur lobby located at 102 East 2nd St provides 24/7 temporary relief from extreme cold weather for a short period of time. We will have additional warming centers established. Those needing overnight accommodations may be referred to local shelters.
Any citizen needing transportation to a warming center may call the M.C. Police Departmentโs non-emergency number at (219) 874-3221.
If you need help keeping your pets warm, youโre advised to call the La Porte County Animal Shelter at (219) 326-1637.โ
๐ Michigan City Police Department
102 East 2nd Street
(219) 874-3221
24/7
๐ Nest Community Shelter
1001 West 8th Street
(219) 276-7582
24/7
๐ Michigan City Fire Administration Building
2510 East Michigan Boulevard
(219) 873-1440
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
๐จ Location must be activated
๐ City Hall
100 East Michigan Boulevard
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
๐จ Location must be activated
๐ Salvation Army
1201 Franklin St
(219) 874-6885
๐จ This location offers emergency shelter. Please call for details.
๐ Keys to Hope Community Resource Center
1802 Franklin Street
(219) 809-9903
Sunday-Saturday 7am-5pm
๐จ Temperature must be below 32 degrees.
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Police Department: (219) 874-3221
Fire Department: (219) 871-7700
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๐ North Judson-Wayne Township Library
208 Keller Avenue
(574) 896-2841
Monday-Thursday 10am-7pm
Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am-3pm
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Police Department: (574) 772-5914
Fire Department: (574) 896-2711
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๐โจ Anyone knowing of someone in need of a warming shelter is encouraged to contact Jerry Czarnecki at (219) 764-5409 or by email at JCzarnecki@ymcaofportage.org.
๐ Porter County Public Library Portage Branch
2665 Irving Street
(219) 462-0524
Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm
๐ Woodland Park
2100 Willowcreek Road
(219) 762-1675
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
๐จ Call the main office for availability
๐ Porter County Public Library
South Haven Branch
403 W 700 N
(219) 462-0524
Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm
๐โจ Call Portage Police at (219) 762-3122 if in need of a warming center after hours or transportation to a warming center.
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Police Department: (219) 762-3122
Fire Department: (219) 762-7404
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๐โจ From the Porter Police Department: โWarming centers will be available by request. Please contact the non-emergency number (219) 926-7611 for assistance. You will then be directed to one of several locations. Transportation may be available if you are unable to drive.โ
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Police Department: (219) 926-7611
Fire Department: (219) 926-1226
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๐โจ From the St. John Police Department: "The St. John Public Safety Facility is available as an emergency warming center if needed. Press the call button to the left of the main entrance doors and a dispatcher from the Lake County 911 center will send an officer to assist you. Be sure to check on your neighbors and the elderly. Thank you and stay warm St. John."
St. John Public Safety Facility
11033 W 93rd Ave
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Police Department: (219) 365-6032
Fire Department: (219) 365-6034
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Starke County Public Library
103 Broadway Street
(574) 828-4352
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 8am-12pm
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๐ Porter County Public Library South Haven Branch
403 West 700 North
(219) 462-0524
Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm
๐โจ Call Portage Police at (219) 762-3122 if in need of a warming center after hours or transportation to a warming center.
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๐โจ From the city of Valparaiso: โThe City of Valparaiso has coordinated with local efforts to announce the availability of Warming Centers available when temperatures and wind chills dip below freezing. Please contact your non-emergency number for information:โ
๐ Porter County Public Library
103 Jefferson Street
(219) 462-0524
Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm
๐ Valparaiso Family YMCA
1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive
(219) 462-4185
Monday-Friday 5am-10pm
Saturday 7am-6pm
Sunday 11am-6pm
๐ CoAction
2001 Calumet Ave
(219) 548-2800
Monday-Friday 10am-4pm
๐ฅ NOTE: Living Hope Community Church will no longer be operating as an overnight warming center. Instead, they will be helping staff the new Daybreak Shelter on Don Hovey Drive that will offer a co-ed overnight emergency shelter. We will add that information when they open their doors early February 2025.
๐โจ In addition, the Valparaiso Police Department offers a special program for individuals who may need special help during weather emergencies. The Contact Assistance Referral (CARE) Program means the VPD will check on residents during harsh weather. To register yourself or a loved one for CARE, contact Social Worker Natalie Kasberger at nkasberger@valpopd.com or (219) 462-2135.
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Police Department: (219) 462-0717
Fire Department: (219) 462-8325
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๐ Whiting Public Library
1735 Oliver Street
(219) 659-0269
Monday, Wednesday-Saturday 9am-5pm
Tuesday 9am-8pm
Sunday closed
๐ Whiting Family YMCA
1938 Clark St
(219) 370-5091
Monday-Friday 4:45am-10pm
Saturday 6:30am-7pm
Sunday 12pm-7pm
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Police Department: (219) 473-4440
Fire Department: (219) 659-1069
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Chicago Warming Centers Map:
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From the Indiana Department of Homeland Security:
"Indiana 211 is tracking warming centers as counties across the state prepare for the cold weather. Citizens looking for warming centers can call 2-1-1 or visit the website at Click for Details. Citizens and local officials are asked to notify Indiana 211 of warming centers available in their area."
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Warming Centers offer a place for people to get temporary relief from extreme cold and severe winter weather conditions for a brief time. Availability is dependent on forecasted temperatures and weather conditions.
Warming Centers will only be available during regular hours of operation, unless otherwise noted.
The information provided is subject to change at any time, so we strongly suggest contacting the non-emergency number for your local police department, fire department, or 211 for the most up to date information. ๐งกโ๏ธ๐ฅ
Stay safe and warm!
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Jasper County: (219) 866-7344
Lake County: (219) 660-0000
La Porte County: (219) 326-7700
Newton County: (219) 474-5661
Porter County: (219) 477-3000
Pulaski County: (574) 946-3341
Starke County: (574) 772-3771
La Porte County Temporary Emergency Shelters possible through Interfaith Community PADS.
(219) 276-7582
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From Burns Harbor Fire Department: โWarming centers will be available by request. Please contact the non-emergency number (219) 787-8591 for assistance. You will then be directed to one of several locations.โ
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Police Department: (219) 787-9412
Fire Department: (219) 787-8591
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๐Town Hall
7408 Constitution Ave
(219) 374-7000
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Police Department: (219) 374-4444
Fire Department: (219) 374-5961
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๐โจ From Chesterton Fire Department: โAs always if you need shelter from the environment, the Chesterton Town Hall located at 726 Broadway is a 24/7 warming center.โ
๐Town Hall Meeting Room
726 Broadway
(219) 926-1641
24/7
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Police Department: (219) 926-1136
Fire Department: (219) 926-7162
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๐โจ "An Emergency Warming Center must be activated by the City of Crown Point in extreme circumstances such as a power outage or inclement weather.
First United Methodist Church has an emergency warming center. Follow the City of Crown Point on Facebook for updates on the upcoming winter weather and the warming center.
If you need assistance, please call the non-emergency services line at 219-660-0000."
๐ First United Methodist Church
352 S Main St
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Police Department: (219) 663-2131
Fire Department: (219) 662-3248
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๐ Newton County Public Library Roselawn Branch
4421 Indiana 10
(219) 345-2010
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am-5pm
Wednesday 9am-7:30pm
Saturday 9am-1:30pm
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๐โจ From Dyer Police Department: โPlease dress warm and prepare for low temperatures in the upcoming days. Please check on your neighbors and the elderly during these times. As always, any Dyer resident needing a warming shelter should contact Lake County non-emergency (219) 660-0000.โ
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Police Department: (219) 865-1163
Fire Department: (219) 865-4226
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๐โจ From East Chicago Police Department: โThe parameters for opening a warming shelter in the City of East Chicago is a wind chill below zero degrees for 2 consecutive days. Hours for the warming shelter will be 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 am and it will be located at the Martin Luther King Center, 4802 Melville Avenue.โ
๐Martin Luther King Center
4802 Melville Avenue
7am-7pm
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Police Department: (219) 391-8400
Fire Department: (219) 391-8472
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๐Calumet Township Trustee Multi-Purpose Center
1900 W 41st Ave
(219) 880-4900
Monday-Friday 9am-3:30pm
๐จ Women, children & family shelter. Temperature must be below 32 degrees
๐Brother's Keeper
2120 Broadway
(219) 882-4459
8am-4pm
๐จ Men only. Temperature must be below 32 degrees.
๐Ambridge-Mann Community Center
2822 W 4th Ave
5pm-8am
๐จ Overnight accommodations available: Entry after 9pm requires a police or fire personnel escort. Women, children & family shelter.
๐ Missionaries of Charity
509 W Ridge Rd
(219) 884-2140
๐จ (call for hours of operation)
Women, children & family shelter.
๐ Restoration House Shelter for Men
1365 Taney St
(219) 427-1587
๐จ (call for hours of operation)
Men only.
Serenity House
5157 Harrison St
(219) 980-1955
๐จ (call for hours of operation)
๐Alternative House
101 Montgomery Street
(219) 938-7070
24/7
๐จ For children ages 10-18.
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Police Department: (219) 881-7300
Fire Department: (219) 881-5252
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๐โจ From Griffith Police Department: โDuring emergency situations and inclement weather, temporary warming centers will be established at the Griffith Central Fire Station located at 130 N Lafayette St. Residents without access to shelter of a safe temperature or other safe living conditions can seek shelter at the fire station until conditions subside.
If residents are unable to provide their own transportation to the center, they are encouraged to call 219-924-7503.
Residents who wish to utilize the warming center are encouraged to bring blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, and other essentials, as well as snacks, medicines, and other items to hold them over during their time at the center.โ
๐Griffith Central Fire Station
130 N Lafayette Street
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Police Department: (219) 924-7503
Fire Department: (219) 924-7500
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๐Starke County Public Library
6 North Starke Street
(574) 867-6033
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 8am-12pm
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Police Department: (574) 867-2623
Fire Department: (574) 867-2221
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๐โจ From Mayor Thomas McDermott: โWhen extreme cold is expected, the City of Hammond has designated the Civic Center, Jean Shepherd Community Center, and Sportsplex as warming centers. Individuals may use these facilities during regular operating hours 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. if necessary to get out of the bitter cold. If a power outage were to occur, these shelters will remain open during the overnight hours.โ
๐Jean Shepherd Community Center
3031 J.F. Mahoney Drive
(219) 554-0155
8am-5pm
๐จ In the event of a power outage, center may remain open overnight.
๐Civic Center
5825 Sohl Avenue
(219) 853-6378
8am-5pm
๐จ In the event of a power outage, center may remain open overnight.
๐Hammond Sportsplex
6630 Indianapolis Blvd
(219) 853-7660
8am-5pm
๐จ In the event of a power outage, center may remain open overnight.
๐First Baptist Church
527 State Street
(219) 932-0711
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
๐จ Men only 17+.
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Police Department: (219) 853-6490
Fire Department: (219) 853-6416
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๐Porter County Public Library Hebron Branch
201 West Sigler Street
(219) 462-0524
Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
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Police Department: (219) 996-2747
Fire Department: (219) 996-2550
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๐โจ โPlease contact the Highland Fire Department at 219-923-9876 for information and arrangements.โ
๐Lincoln Center
2450 Lincoln St
(219) 838-0114
Monday-Friday 5am-10pm
Saturday & Sunday 7am-7pm
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Police Department: (219) 838-3184
Fire Department: (219) 923-9876
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๐โจ From the Hobart Police Department: โThe City of Hobart will announce 24-hour warming centers when weather dictates. If you or someone you know is unable to reach these locations, please call 911 for assistance. Call for availability or check Facebook page Click for Details for updates.โ
๐Hobart Fire Department
401 East 10th Street
(219) 942-5184
Monday-Friday 7am-3pm
๐Hobart Police Department
705 East 4th Street
(219) 942-1125
Monday-Friday 7am-7pm
Saturday 8am-2pm
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Police Department: (219) 942-1125
Fire Department: (219) 942-5184
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๐Porter County Public Library Kouts Branch
101 East Daumer Road
(219) 462-0524
Monday-Thursday 9am-7pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
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Police Department: (219) 766-2332
Fire Department: (219) 766-2114
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๐โจ From Lake Station Police Department: โA 24-hour warming center will be made available under extreme weather conditions. Please contact the fire station at (219) 962-8295 for information.โ
๐Lake Station Fire Station
1876 Fairview Avenue
(219) 962-8295
24/7
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Police Department: (219) 962-1186
Fire Department: (219) 962-8295
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Newton County Public Library Main Branch
9444 North 315 West
(219) 992-3490
Monday 9am-7:30pm
Tuesday-Friday 9am-5pm
Sat 9am-1:30pm
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๐โจ From the La Porte County Sheriff - "For the location of the nightly designated Michigan City homeless shelter, please call MCPD at (219) 874-3221.
Please DO NOT leave your family pets unattended outside. If you need assistance, please contact the La Porte County Small Animal Shelter at (219) 326-1637."
๐ La Porte County Health Department
809 State Street
(219) 362-7210
๐จ Call to check availability.
๐ Union Township Trustee
360 Drummond Road
(219) 393-3315
๐จ Must be Union Township Resident. Call to request availability. If voicemail received, leave a message with name and phone number. Use Click for Details to check township.
๐ Center Township Trustee
1108 West State Road 2
(219) 362-2736
Monday-Wednesday 9am-4pm
Friday 9am-12pm
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Police Department: (219) 362-9446
Fire Department: (219) 362-3456
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๐ Lowell Public Library
1505 East Commercial Avenue
(219) 696-7704
Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday-Saturday 9am-5pm
๐ Town Hall
501 East Main Street
(219) 696-7794
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
๐ Cedar Creek Community Center
151 North Fremont Street
(219) 696-9713
๐โจ From the Town of Lowell: "For residents that live in the Lowell Fire Department response area, this includes the Town of Lowell, who are in a high-risk cold-exposure situation and cannot get to a warming shelter you can call the Lowell Fire Department NON-EMERGENCY phone number at (219) 696-6144 to request non-emergent transportation to a warming shelter. Transportation will be prioritized based on available resources when not already assigned to another fire call."
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Police Department: (219) 696-0411
Fire Department: (219) 696-6144
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๐ Dean and Barbara White Community Center
6600 Broadway
(219) 980-5911
8am-8pm daily
๐จ Must be activated. Follow The Town of Merrillville for updates at Click for Details
๐โจ "For those that may be in need after the center closes, please contact the Merrillville Police Department for further assistance."
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Police Department: (219) 769-3722
Fire Department: (219) 769-8739
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๐โจ From the Michigan City Police Department: โOur lobby located at 102 East 2nd St provides 24/7 temporary relief from extreme cold weather for a short period of time. We will have additional warming centers established. Those needing overnight accommodations may be referred to local shelters.
Any citizen needing transportation to a warming center may call the M.C. Police Departmentโs non-emergency number at (219) 874-3221.
If you need help keeping your pets warm, youโre advised to call the La Porte County Animal Shelter at (219) 326-1637.โ
๐ Michigan City Police Department
102 East 2nd Street
(219) 874-3221
24/7
๐ Nest Community Shelter
1001 West 8th Street
(219) 276-7582
24/7
๐ Michigan City Fire Administration Building
2510 East Michigan Boulevard
(219) 873-1440
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
๐จ Location must be activated
๐ City Hall
100 East Michigan Boulevard
Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm
๐จ Location must be activated
๐ Salvation Army
1201 Franklin St
(219) 874-6885
๐จ This location offers emergency shelter. Please call for details.
๐ Keys to Hope Community Resource Center
1802 Franklin Street
(219) 809-9903
Sunday-Saturday 7am-5pm
๐จ Temperature must be below 32 degrees.
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Police Department: (219) 874-3221
Fire Department: (219) 871-7700
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๐ North Judson-Wayne Township Library
208 Keller Avenue
(574) 896-2841
Monday-Thursday 10am-7pm
Friday 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am-3pm
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Police Department: (574) 772-5914
Fire Department: (574) 896-2711
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๐โจ Anyone knowing of someone in need of a warming shelter is encouraged to contact Jerry Czarnecki at (219) 764-5409 or by email at JCzarnecki@ymcaofportage.org.
๐ Porter County Public Library Portage Branch
2665 Irving Street
(219) 462-0524
Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm
๐ Woodland Park
2100 Willowcreek Road
(219) 762-1675
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
๐จ Call the main office for availability
๐ Porter County Public Library
South Haven Branch
403 W 700 N
(219) 462-0524
Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm
๐โจ Call Portage Police at (219) 762-3122 if in need of a warming center after hours or transportation to a warming center.
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Police Department: (219) 762-3122
Fire Department: (219) 762-7404
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๐โจ From the Porter Police Department: โWarming centers will be available by request. Please contact the non-emergency number (219) 926-7611 for assistance. You will then be directed to one of several locations. Transportation may be available if you are unable to drive.โ
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Police Department: (219) 926-7611
Fire Department: (219) 926-1226
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๐โจ From the St. John Police Department: "The St. John Public Safety Facility is available as an emergency warming center if needed. Press the call button to the left of the main entrance doors and a dispatcher from the Lake County 911 center will send an officer to assist you. Be sure to check on your neighbors and the elderly. Thank you and stay warm St. John."
St. John Public Safety Facility
11033 W 93rd Ave
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Police Department: (219) 365-6032
Fire Department: (219) 365-6034
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Starke County Public Library
103 Broadway Street
(574) 828-4352
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 9am-5pm
Saturday 8am-12pm
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๐ Porter County Public Library South Haven Branch
403 West 700 North
(219) 462-0524
Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm
๐โจ Call Portage Police at (219) 762-3122 if in need of a warming center after hours or transportation to a warming center.
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๐โจ From the city of Valparaiso: โThe City of Valparaiso has coordinated with local efforts to announce the availability of Warming Centers available when temperatures and wind chills dip below freezing. Please contact your non-emergency number for information:โ
๐ Porter County Public Library
103 Jefferson Street
(219) 462-0524
Monday-Thursday 9am-8pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm
๐ Valparaiso Family YMCA
1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive
(219) 462-4185
Monday-Friday 5am-10pm
Saturday 7am-6pm
Sunday 11am-6pm
๐ CoAction
2001 Calumet Ave
(219) 548-2800
Monday-Friday 10am-4pm
๐ฅ NOTE: Living Hope Community Church will no longer be operating as an overnight warming center. Instead, they will be helping staff the new Daybreak Shelter on Don Hovey Drive that will offer a co-ed overnight emergency shelter. We will add that information when they open their doors early February 2025.
๐โจ In addition, the Valparaiso Police Department offers a special program for individuals who may need special help during weather emergencies. The Contact Assistance Referral (CARE) Program means the VPD will check on residents during harsh weather. To register yourself or a loved one for CARE, contact Social Worker Natalie Kasberger at nkasberger@valpopd.com or (219) 462-2135.
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Police Department: (219) 462-0717
Fire Department: (219) 462-8325
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๐ Whiting Public Library
1735 Oliver Street
(219) 659-0269
Monday, Wednesday-Saturday 9am-5pm
Tuesday 9am-8pm
Sunday closed
๐ Whiting Family YMCA
1938 Clark St
(219) 370-5091
Monday-Friday 4:45am-10pm
Saturday 6:30am-7pm
Sunday 12pm-7pm
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Police Department: (219) 473-4440
Fire Department: (219) 659-1069
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Chicago Warming Centers Map:
Click for Details
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From the Indiana Department of Homeland Security:
"Indiana 211 is tracking warming centers as counties across the state prepare for the cold weather. Citizens looking for warming centers can call 2-1-1 or visit the website at Click for Details. Citizens and local officials are asked to notify Indiana 211 of warming centers available in their area."
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