Need a place to stay warm? Here’s where you can go locally

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — If you’re out and about, lost your heat or just need a place to keep warm for a while, there are places you can go in Fayette and surrounding counties to do just that.

Below is a list of warming centers or public spaces where you can visit to keep warm and dry.

 

Fayette County

  • No designated “warming center,” however, the public is welcome to visit any open, public facility should they need access to warm space like libraries, community centers, etc., according to the city

Madison County

  • Madison Home
    • 105 Fifth Street, Richmond, Ky.
    • Register 5 to 6 p.m.
  • Red Lick Volunteer Fire Department
    • 699 Red Lick Road, Berea, Ky.
    • Beginning at 6 p.m.
  • Union City Volunteer Fire Department
    • 2480 Union City Road, Richmond, Ky.
    • Beginning at 6 p.m.
  • Room in the Inn at Union Church
    • 200 Prospect Street, Berea, Ky.
    • Beginning at 6 p.m.
    • Space is limited
  • Spark Ministries
    • 234 East Main Street, Richmond, Ky.
  • Up Initiative of Madison County
    • 292 Glades Road, Berea, Ky.

Clark County

  • The Recovery Center
    • Daytime warming
    • 37 South Main Street, Winchester, Ky.
    • 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
    • Transportation will be provided to Beacon of Hope around 5:30 p.m.
  • The Beacon of Hope
    • Evening warming
    • 850 Bypass Road, Winchester, Ky.
    • 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 a.m.
    • Dinner is provided and served at 6 p.m.
    • Shower, a place to sleep and one load of laundry provided
    • Breakfast at 6 a.m.

Laurel County

  • City of London Warming Center
    • The London Community Center
    • 529 South Main Street, London, Ky.
  • Laurel County Emergency Management Warming Center
    • First Baptist Church
    • 804 West 5th Street, London, Ky.

Bourbon County

  • Legion Park
    • 30 Legion Drive, Paris, Ky.
    • Bland Building
    • Cots and blankets available

Garrard County

  • Lancaster Police Department
    • 214 Richmond Street, Lancaster, Ky.
    • Lobby: 24/7
  • Lancaster Baptist Church
    • 201 Richmond Road, Lancaster, Ky.
  • Forks Church
    • 5764 Lexington Road, Lancaster, Ky.
  • Lancaster First Assembly of God
    • 495 Industry Road, Lancaster, Ky.
  • Cartersville Fire Department
    • Cartersville, Ky.
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