GLASGOW — At least two warming centers will be available in Barren County on Thursday and Friday due to forecasted low temperatures.
A local state of emergency was declared Thursday morning in the city of Glasgow. Gov. Andy Beshear also declared a state-wide emergency late Wednesday ahead of the winter storm expected to bring flash freezing, snow and gusty winds. Power companies predict some outages may be possible if ice or wind damages lines.
Warming centers in Barren County
- South Green Street church of Christ will open at 7 p.m. for any person in the community in need of a warm place during the rain and icing events expected, according to Barren County Emergency Management. It is unclear how long the church will stay open through the evening. The church is located at 306 S. Green St. in Glasgow.
- River Lake Church will be open on Friday, Dec. 23 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The church is located at 2870 N. Jackson Hwy. in Glasgow.
- Bridge Kentucky will be open Friday, Dec. 23 from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Night shelters will be avaliable through the ‘Room in the Inn’ program. Bride KY is located at 603 W. Main St. in Glasgow.
Warming centers in Warren County
- The Salvation Army at 400 West Main St. will be open
- Room in the Inn will operate a warming station at the city of Bowling Green’s Kummer Little Recreation Center. It is located at 333 College St. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23 and Saturday, Dec. 24.
- Travelers through the area who temporarily need a place to warm up can go to Tru by Hilton at 1864 Cave Mill Rd. or Hyatt Place at 1347 Center Street, to warm up in their lobbies.
Residents are urged to use caution when heating their homes, especially with generators. Never use a generation indoors and never light a grill inside the house, officials warn.
