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Due to the cold temperatures predicted today, thru Friday, Madison County EMA, United Way and several other organizations working together are opening WARMING centers for local residents. Temperatures are expected to be in single digits with windchills -10 - -15 below zero into Friday before a slight warming trend begins.  The Madison County COAD (County Organizations Active in a Disaster) have worekd togther to provide warming centers available to our local residents who need to get out of the cold.

• Salvation Army 9 AM - 5 PM- 1615 Meridian St., Anderson (765) 644-2538 
• Millcreek Civic Center 9AM – 5 PM – 403 W Main St., Chesterfield (765) 378-1023
• The Christian Center 8AM – 8 PM - 625 Main St, Anderson (765) 649-4264 Daytime
• Geater Community Center 9 AM – 4 PM 611 Chase St, Anderson (765) 648-6858 
• Community Hospital Anderson 8 PM - 8 AM 1515 N Madison Ave, Anderson Overnight Citizens wishing to seek shelter at Community should enter the Emergency Department entrance and check-in with Security
• St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital 2015 Jackson St, Anderson Overnight St. Vincent Anderson Regional is prepared to assist individuals who need a warm place this winter. During dangerously cold temperatures, if someone needs a place to get warm, they should go to our Emergency Room entrance and ask for Security. Security will then make appropriate arrangements for them. (765) 649-2511
• St. Vincent Mercy Hospital 1331 S A St, Elwood- Daytime and Overnight St. Vincent Mercy Elwood is available for area residents seeking a warming center. They need to enter at the emergency walk-in entrance and present to front desk, advise staff and have them advise security. Call (765)552-4600 if you wish to notify them prior to arrival.

FYI - Warming Center vs. Emergency Shelter A warming center is a drop-in area for residents to visit during cold temperatures. No registration is required. Typically, only seating is available. When an emergency shelter is opened, the shelter provides a temporary living space for individual in need of emergency housing. Registration is required. Typically, sleeping areas and meals are provided.