Multiple warming centers available to get out of the bitterly cold temperatures

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

As the brutal cold continues to hit Mid-Missouri, warming centers in Columbia and Jefferson City will be available for people needing to get out of the cold.

The city sent a press release Thursday with information on warming centers available in Columbia.

Warming centers are open during each location's business hours and are located at:

• ARC (Activity and Recreation Center), 1701 W. Ash St.
  Hours: Monday – Friday: 5:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m.; Saturday: 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 
• City Hall, 701 E. Broadway
  Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Closed this Monday for holiday)
• Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services, 1005 W. Worley St.
  Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Closed this Monday for holiday)
• Columbia Public Library, 100 W. Broadway
  Hours: Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Friday: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday: 1 – 5 p.m.
• Salvation Army, 1108 W. Ash Street
  Hours: Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – noon and 1 – 4 p.m.
• Salvation Army Harbor House, 602 N. Ann Street
  Hours: Daily 6 a.m. – 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• St. Francis House, 901 Rangeline Street
  Hours: Monday – Saturday: 7-8:30 a.m.; Every evening: 7 – 9 p.m.

In addition, a temporary overnight center on Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church will be available for people looking to warm up.

In Jefferson City, the Clark Senior Center and Salvation Army will have warming centers.

These sites operate during their normal hours, but could be affected due to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

The state recommends calling the center ahead of time if possible, incase they are closed due to the weather.