(La Porte, IN) - With snow and sub-zero temperatures coming, La Porte Mayor Tom Dermody said the city will be opening warming centers for those in need.

 

“While we’ve been incredibly fortunate so far with mild temperatures, harsh winter weather is on its way,” he said.

 

Dermody also encouraged citizens to share the information and check in on elderly neighbors who may need some extra assistance during this very wintry period.

 

The following locations will be open to the public as warming centers for the next several days:

Location	Address	Times
La Porte City Hall	801 Michigan Ave.	8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed Saturday & Sunday) ((Closed Monday for MLK Jr. Day))
La Porte Civic Auditorium	1001 Ridge St.	8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Closed Saturday & Sunday) ((Closed Monday for MLK Jr. Day))
La Porte Fire Station #3	710 Daytona St.	8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (Open Saturday & Sunday) ((Please note: In the event of a fire call, the fire station will be evacuated.))

 

Dermody said anyone in need of help after hours may contact the City of La Porte Police Department non-emergency line at 219-362-6205.