White Flag criteria (air temperature or wind chill at or below 32°F) will be met Wednesday through Sunday nights, according to the National Weather Service. A White Flag event signals the opening of an overnight emergency shelter, available to all men, women, and children in need. Here are all the details for anyone needing shelter.
Emergency Shelter Details
- Hours of Operation:
6 p.m. to 7 a.m. - Location:
Daniel Pitino Shelter
501 Walnut Street
Owensboro, KY 42301 - Meals:
Available during normal meal hours at Daniel Pitino Shelter.
Transportation Options
- Wednesday-Friday*: Owensboro Transit System will provide free bus transportation to the Daniel Pitino Shelter from 4-6 p.m. on White Flag nights.
- Note: Inform the driver you are going to the White Flag shelter.
- *No bus transportation available on Thursday. Contact the shelter at 270-688-9000 for other options.
- Saturday-Sunday: Contact the Daniel Pitino Shelter at 270-688-9000 for transportation assistance.
White Flag events locally are coordinated by Daviess County Emergency Management and the Homeless Coalition of Ohio Valley, with the support of Daviess County Fiscal Court, the City of Owensboro, and participating shelters within Daviess County.
