Listed here are warming center locations as announced for Lyon and surrounding counties.
Emporia
* Emporia Police Department. The entryway is open 24/7 to those in need of shelter from severe cold temperatures.
Pets welcome if controlled by the owner.
*Lyon County Sheriff’s Office. Lobby open 24/7 to those in need of shelter from severe cold temperatures. Pets welcome if controlled by the owner.
*Emporia Public Library, 110 E 6th Avenue. Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
*First Congregational Church, 326 W 12th Avenue. Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Pets welcome if controlled by owner.
*First United Methodist Church, 823 Merchant Street. Monday thru Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (pending unforeseen circumstances). Pets are not allowed.
*Twelfth Avenue Baptist Church, 2023 W 12th Avenue, West Building. Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Availability contingent upon regular events.) Pets not allowed.
*Bloom House Youth Services, 301 West 11th Avenue. Basic Center Program that serves TEENS and their families, can serve as a warming center for teens and their families in this area. Please note: As this is a shelter for teens under 18, individual adults stopping in for the warming center during the winter weather emergency must not stay more than necessary for warming. They will be offered a hot beverage and the ability to use the restroom. Pets are welcome if controlled by their owners. Dogs must be on leashes at all times and well-behaved around cats.
City staff would like to encourage the community to add to the list if they are offering a warming center as well. For more information, please contact City of Emporia ctorrens@emporiaks.gov.
