White Flag criteria (air temperature or wind chill at or below 32°F) will be met tonight through Monday morning, 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. unless beds are available at another shelter. - Location:
Daniel Pitino Shelter
501 Walnut Street
Owensboro, KY 42301 - Meals:
Available during normal meal hours at Daniel Pitino Shelter.
Transportation Options
- Monday-Friday: Owensboro Transit System will provide free bus transportation to Daniel Pitino Shelter between 4-6 p.m. on White Flag nights.
- Note: Inform the driver you are going to the White Flag shelter.
- Saturday-Sunday: Contact the Daniel Pitino Shelter at 270-688-9000 for transportation assistance.
- Self-Transportation: Guests may transport themselves to the shelter from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Overnight Pet Sheltering Available
Overnight pet accommodations are available on White Flag nights for homeless or unhoused individuals seeking shelter.
- Details:
- Pets will be kept in cages with blankets in an insulated, heated garage (temperature set at 60°F).
- Evening meal and water will be provided.
- Hours are 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Pets will be picked up at CrossRoads, St. Benedict’s, or Daniel Pitino Shelter at 8 p.m. and returned to the same location at 5 a.m.
- If the owner is not present for pickup, pets will be taken to Daviess County Animal Care and Control.
- Contact for Coordination:
- CrossRoads: 270-240-2773
- St. Benedict’s: 270-541-1003
- Daniel Pitino Shelter: 270-688-9000
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.
