01/21/2026
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Following the Hazardous Weather Outlook, (Wednesday, January 21 - Monday, January 26, 2026) from the US National Weather Service Topeka Kansas, the City of Emporia and Lyon County are releasing winter weather warming center locations for those in need of shelter during the severe cold temperatures:
Emporia Police Department:
The entryway is open 24/7 to those in need of shelter from severe cold temperatures.
Pets welcome if controlled by the owner.
Lyon County Sheriff's Office:
Lobby open 24/7 to those in need of shelter from severe cold temperatures.
Pets welcome if controlled by the owner.
Emporia Public Library (110 E 6th Avenue)
Monday thru Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Bloom House Youth Services (301 West 11th Avenue)
Basic Center Program that serves TEENS and their families, can serve as a warming center for teens and their families in this area.
Please note: As this is a shelter for teens under 18, individual adults stopping in for the warming center during the winter weather emergency must not stay more than necessary for warming. They will be offered a hot beverage and the ability to use the restroom.
Pets are welcome if controlled by their owners. Dogs must be on leashes at all times and well-behaved around cats.
City staff would like to encourage the community to add to the list if they are offering a warming center as well. For more information, please contact City of Emporia [email protected].
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