Emergency Shelters

It is possible that in some emergencies, it will be necessary to open shelters or warming centers. The decision to open a shelter, and its location, are usually the result of discussions that can involve local, county, state and federal officials, as well as the Red Cross and local religious and civic groups. In an emergency, it is important that you pay attention to announcements that will be posted on this website, sent to media outlets and included in emergency telephone calls. They could include information about whether shelters have been opened.