According to National Weather Service (Paducah), White Flag criteria (15ºF or lower air temperature and/or wind chill) will be met tonight (December 22, 2022) through at least Monday night (December 26, 2022).
Key Points:
- These winter weather hazards (wind chills, extreme wind gusts, blowing snow) may pose serious threats to human life. Dangerous wind chills will occur over the next few days and nights. Frostbite could occur in under 30 minutes. Those without heat should seek immediate alternate shelter.
- Rural Daviess County residents who require “emergency” sheltering this evening should call Daviess County Fire Dept. at 270-683-7067 or 270-685-8431, as some volunteer fire stations may be open for sheltering. This is to prevent longer driving distances (i.e. more chances for accidents) to the White Flag shelter in city limits. This option should only be used for emergency situations.
A White Flag event signals the opening of an overnight emergency shelter that will be open to all men, women, and children.
- Hours of Operation: 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 A.M, unless beds are available at another shelter. Daytime sheltering will also be available at Daniel Pitino Shelter.
- Location: Daniel Pitino Shelter
501 Walnut Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
- Meals: Available at Daniel Pitino Shelter during normal meal hours.
- Transportation Options:
o Monday through Friday: on WHITE FLAG nights, Owensboro Transit System will provide free bus transportation to Daniel Pitino shelter between the hours of 4-6 pm. **Inform the bus driver you are going to the White Flag shelter. **
o Saturday and Sunday: Contact Daniel Pitino Shelter at 270-688-9000 if transportation is necessary.
o Self Transportation: Those seeking shelter on White Flag nights may transport themselves to Daniel Pitino Shelter between 6:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M.
- Questions: Contact Daniel Pitino Shelter at 270-688-9000.
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White Flag is coordinated by Daviess County Emergency Management and the Homeless Coalition of the Ohio Valley, with the support of Daviess County Fiscal Court, the City of Owensboro, and participating shelters within Daviess County.
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