The Kansas City metro area is bracing for a significant snowstorm expected to impact the area from Saturday evening through Sunday.
Warming centers are designated areas where anyone may receive free, safe space to be during inclement weather, during center hours. Here is a rundown of options in the south Kansas City area:
Community Centers
Hillcrest Community Center
10401 Hillcrest Road Kansas City, MO 64134
Monday-Thursday: 7 am – 9 pm
Friday: 7 am – 6 pm
Saturday/ Sunday: 9 am – 6 pm
Marlborough Community Center
8200 The Paseo Boulevard, Kansas City, MO 64131
Monday-Thursday: 11 am – 9 pm
Friday: 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 6 pm
Sunday: closed
Southeast Community Center
4201 E. 63rd Street Kansas City, MO 64130
Monday-Thursday: 6 am – 9 pm
Friday: 6 am – 6 pm
Saturday/ Sunday: 9 am – 6 pm
Public Libraries: Update: closures January 5-6.
All of Mid-Continent Public Library’s 34 branches serve as warming centers. According to the library statement: “Everyone is welcome to come in during Library hours and enjoy a good book, use the internet and computers, attend a program, or simply find a comfortable place to sit and spend time.”
South area branches include:
Blue Ridge
9253 Blue Ridge Blvd.
phone: (816)761-3382
Grandview
12930 Booth Lane
phone: (816)763-0550
Red Bridge
453 E. Red Bridge Rd.
phone: (816)942-1780
Regular hours for these branches are as follows: Saturday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm; Sunday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm; Monday: 9:00 am-9:00 pm; Tuesday: 9:00 am-9:00 pm. Note: All branches are closed Sunday and Monday.
Zero KC: Plan for unhoused individuals during inclement weather
The City’s Zero KC plan funds a network of low barrier emergency shelters for the unhoused community. There are nine locations across the metro, with a total of 400 city funded beds.
Service access starts at the Navigation Center, which is located at Hope Faith Homelessness Assistance Campus (705 Virginia Ave.). The Navigation Center determines and triages individuals to specific locations for services that will help achieve housing goals. These services can include inpatient treatment, vital document assistance, low-income housing, transitional living, and other services. Learn more about Zero KC
Safety Guidelines
The CDC recommends staying indoors when possible during extremely cold weather. If you must go outside, limit exposure and dress in layers. Learn more here.
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