Winter Storm Warning

December 22, 2022

Residents are being asked to avoid unnecessary travel from Thursday evening through Sunday due to snow, high winds, and dangerously cold temperatures. Those who must be on the roads are urged to drive with care, especially on bridge overpasses, hills, or locations known to become slippery. It is recommended that drivers carry blankets, a small shovel, and a charged cell phone in case of incidents while traveling.

Due to dangerously cold temperatures, Indy Parks and Recreationwill be operating warming centers at three locations for residents who lose heat to their homes. Washington Park Family Center will be open continuously from 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 22 through 8:00 a.m. Sunday, December 25. Cots and other basic supplies will be available for those staying overnight. Garfield Park Burrello Family Center and Thatcher Park Family Center will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 23; and from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 24.

Single men in need of shelter should check in at the Wheeler Mission Shelter for Men at 520 E. Market St. If it is at capacity, individuals will be directed to overflow locations. Women and families can contact the Wheeler Mission Center for Women and Children at 317-687-3630.

When the air temperature falls below 10 degrees or the wind chill temperature falls below zero, Horizon House stays open as a warming center for individuals experiencing homelessness between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Hours on Wednesdays are 7:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Horizon House is located at 1033 E. Washington Street. If the air temperature is at zero degrees or below, Outreach Inc. will be open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. as a warming center for those between the ages of 14 and 24 who are experiencing housing instability. Outreach Inc. is located at 2416 E New York St.