Emergency weather plan activated in Lexington

Lexington, Ky. (WTVQ) – Temperatures are expected to drop over the next few days and that has the city of Lexington activating its emergency weather plan.

The Office of Homelessness Prevention & Intervention Weather Plan will remain in place until Friday, according to the city.

It is activated to protect the homeless anytime temperatures are expected to go below 32 degrees.

The plan includes expanded shelter services and free transportation to shelters.

Anyone needing assistance can dial 2-1-1, text their zip code to 898211 or visit uwbg211.org for locations of shelters and other resources in Lexington and the surrounding counties.

Anyone wishing to report someone who may need a ride to shelter can call or text the Catholic Action Center’s Compassionate Caravan at (859) 913-0038. You may also contact the Hope Center Street Outreach team for referrals at (859) 699-1701. Messages are received and followed up on, but not always returned.

For information on the city’s Office of Homelessness Prevention & Intervention, visit lexingtonky.gov/homelessness.