01/12/2024
Please stay warm friends!!
TO: All Owensboro/Daviess County (KY) Residents
FROM: Andy Ball, Director
Daviess County Emergency Management Agency
DATE: January 12, 2024
RE: WHITE FLAG WARMING CENTER
According to National Weather Service (Paducah), White Flag criteria (32°F or below air temperature or wind chill) will be met tonight through at least Monday night (January 12-15, 2024). With the bitter arctic blast moving in this weekend, it is likely White Flag will last through all of next week. We will review and send necessary White Flag extensions next Tuesday morning.
A White Flag event signals the opening of an overnight emergency shelter that will be open to all men, women, and children.
• Hours of Operation: 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 A.M, unless beds are available at another shelter.
• Location: Daniel Pitino Shelter
501 Walnut Street
Owensboro, KY 42301
Meals: Available at Daniel Pitino Shelter during normal meal hours.
Transportation Options:
o Monday-Friday: on WHITE FLAG nights, Owensboro Transit System will provide free bus transportation to Daniel Pitino shelter between the hours of 4-6 pm. **Inform the bus driver you are going to the White Flag shelter. **
o Saturday and Sunday: Contact Daniel Pitino Shelter at 270-688-9000 if transportation is necessary.
o Self Transportation: Those seeking shelter on White Flag nights may transport themselves to Daniel Pitino Shelter between 6:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M.
Questions:
o Residents: Contact Daniel Pitino Shelter at 270-688-9000.
o Media::
City of Owensboro: Shaelie Clark Valez
Daviess County Fiscal Court: Jordan Rowe
White Flag is 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.
Andy Ball, Director
Daviess County Emergency Management Agency
221 Allen Street
Owensboro, KY 42303
(W): 270-685-8448
Fax: 270-685-8464
