(Michigan City, IN) - Warming centers have been designated in Michigan City in response to bitter cold temperatures in the weather forecast.
As per the mayor's office, these are the warming center locations open to the public:
- Nest Community Shelter at 1001 W. 8th St. will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday and through Monday.
- Keys to Hope Community Resource Center at 1802 Franklin St. every day from 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Michigan City City Hall at 100 E. Michigan Blvd. from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays. City Hall will not be open Monday in observance of the national Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
- Michigan City Police Department 1201 E. Michigan Blvd. from 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m. seven days a week.
- Michigan City Fire Administration Building at 2510 E. Michigan Blvd. every Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Any citizen needing transportation to a warming center may call the MCPD’s non-emergency number at (219) 874-3221.
If you need help keeping your pets warm, you’re advised to call the La Porte County Animal Shelter at (219) 326-1637.
Mayor Angie Nelson Deuitch urges citizens to check on family, friends, neighbors, pets, and especially the elderly during extreme weather.
