With Kenergy and Owensboro Municipal Utilities continuing to work on power outage restorations and temperatures expected to drop, Daviess County Judge-Executive Charlie Castlen has authorized opening an overnight emergency shelter at Heritage Baptist Church. Here’s what to know if you’re in need.
Location: Heritage Baptist Church, 3585 Thruston Dermont Road
Hours of Operation: Saturday, 8 p.m.-7 a.m.
Services offered: Cot or sleep mat, linens, restrooms, outlets for charging devices/CPAP machines/oxygen equipment. Hired security will be provided on site throughout hours of operation.
Recommended items to bring: Snacks, bottled water, linens (blanket and pillow as they will likely be more comfortable that what is provided), sleepwear, and phone charger. Earplugs may be necessary for some which have trouble sleeping in noise environments.
Not offered: Showers, food, or drinks.
Parking: Park in front parking lot. Enter from Thruston Dermont Road, go right to front of facility.
Entrance: Enter doors under large carport on same side as parking.
Pets: No pets allowed for safety reasons. Official service animals only.
Children: Under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
If shelter is required again Sunday night, it will open it again and information will be posted on the Daviess County Emergency Management Agency Facebook page.
