In the wake of forthcoming winter chills and potential hazards that the cold may imprint upon the vulnerable, Boone County Emergency Management has made provisions for a safe haven. Announced via their official website, the county will open a warming station to offer reprieve from the freeze. From Monday through Friday, residents in need can seek shelter and warmth from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Annex Building, located at 1300 E. 100 S. in Lebanon, IN.
The effort as part of the community's safety net acknowledges those who find the merciless cold an adversary they must strategize against daily. Seeking to cover the hours when the chill is most bitter, outside the warming station's operating times, Boone County Emergency Management Agency has promised to extend their hand. Individuals requiring shelter beyond the designated hours are urged to call 765-483-4428 and leave a message complete with their contact information, according to the announcement.
Boone County Communications Director Brent T. Wheat, in a move braced for ensuring this critical information reaches as many as possible, has opened the lines for media inquiries. Media representatives are encouraged to direct their questions to EMA Director Mike Martin at (765) 483-4428 or to Boone County Commissioner Scott Pell at (765) 483-4492 should they seek further details on this initiative.
In preparation for the extreme cold, which promises to sweep across the region bringing with it a necessity for increased caution and preparedness, the Boone County Emergency Management’s decision to set up a warming station hums with the immediacy of now. Currently, Boone County Commissioner Scott Pell is out of state until Sunday, for those looking to reach him, the information provided has urged reaching out via phone or email to [email protected].
