According to National Weather Service (Paducah), the lowest Friday (February 10, 2023) overnight wind chill be right at 15ºF (White Flag criteria is 15ºF overnight air temperature and/or wind chill). No other nights are forecasted to meet White Flag criteria at this time.
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.
- Location: Daniel Pitino Shelter
501 Walnut Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
- Meals: Available at Daniel Pitino Shelter during normal meal hours.
- Transportation Options:
o 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 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.
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.
