Temporary Warming Shelters Needed Ahead Of Below Freezing Weather

The City of Tulsa has several warming shelters ready ahead of the freezing weather coming our way. But the city said other organizations can also set up temporary shelters for those in need.

While places like John 3:16 Mission and the Salvation Army are ready to go, overcrowding can be a potential issue.

Different organizations can set up as temporary shelters as long as they reach out to the city and follow a certain process.

Those processes include calling the fire marshal for an inspection, getting a permit to show how long the shelter will operate, and also making sure the organization has resources like food, staffing, and security.

"We are very reliant on these new volunteer groups that will step up. These different communities and civic organizations that may want to step in and just aren't aware of how to help," said Joseph Kralice, /Executive Director of Tulsa Area Emergency Management Agency.

The shelters can always use coats, hats, scarves, blankets, and warmers for their clients.

CLICK HERE for a full list of warming shelters in Oklahoma from OG&E.

Read below for a list of warming shelters in the Tulsa area:

The Salvation Army Center of Hope is located at 102 N. Denver. Contact at: 918-582-7201

Tulsa Dream Center opening a shelter on Saturday, accepts pets, 4122 W 55th Pl, Tulsa. Contact at 918-430-9984

John 3:16 Mission located at 506 N. Cheyenne. Contact at: 918-587-1186

Tulsa County Emergency Shelter is located at 2401 Charles Page Blvd. Contact at: 918-896-5591

Tulsa Day Center is located at 415 West Archer St. Contact at 918-583-5588

Read below for a list of warming shelters in Osage County:

Pawhuska Bible Church is at 1220 Lynn Ave Pawhuska, OK. Contact at: (918) 440-6275.

If the church reaches capacity, there is a second location at First Baptist Church at 302 E. 6th Pawhuska, OK.

Osage County Dispatch are briefed to respond to community members in need, and the shelters will be open 24/7.