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<h2 style="font-size: 200%;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</h2>
<p style="font-size: 120%; margin-top: -5px; font-weight:bold;">December 7, 2017</p>
<p style="float:right; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom: 75px; font-size: 120%; text-align:right;">CONTACT: Eric Stann, Community Relations Specialist
<br />(573) 874-7632 or Eric.Stann@CoMo.gov</p>
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<div style="font-size: 110%; line-height:200%;"><h3 style="clear:both; margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 170%;">Warming centers and shelters available for those in need</h3>
<div class="content"><span style="padding-left: 50px;">(COLUMBIA, MO)</span> - <p style="display: inline;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department (PHHS) coordinates a network of warming and cooling centers in the community during extreme temperatures. As the temperature begins to drop, the public is reminded of several locations in Columbia available to those who need shelter from the extreme cold.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Warming centers are available to the general public during the building's normal business hours. The public is allowed access to public areas, such as lobbies, restrooms, drinking fountains, etc. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Columbia's warming centers include:</span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Activity and Recreation Center (ARC) at 1707 W. Ash St. - 573-874-7700</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Armory Sports and Community Center at 701 E. Ash St. - 573-874-7466</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Boone County Government Center at 801 E. Walnut St. - 573-886-4305</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Columbia/Boone County PHHS at 1005 W. Worley St. - 573-874-7488</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Columbia Mall at 2300 Bernadette Drive - 573-445-8458</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Columbia Public Library at 100 W. Broadway - 573-443-3161</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Salvation Army at 1108 W. Ash St. - 573-442-3229</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Salvation Army Harbor House at 602 N. Ann St. - 573-442-1984 </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">St. Francis House at 901 Range Line St. - 573-875-4913</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Official shelters provide sleeping accommodations. These locations may or may not include meals. Columbia's official shelters include:</span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">New Life Evangelistic Center (for men) at 901 Wilkes Blvd. - 573-875-0603</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Rainbow House (for children/youth) at 1611 Towne Drive - 573-474-3558</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Salvation Army Harbor House at 602 N. Ann St. - 573-442-1984</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">St. Francis House (for men) at 901 Range Line St. - 573-875-4913</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">True North (for victims of domestic violence) - 573-875-1369</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Welcome Home (for veterans) at 1206 Range Line St. - 573-443-8001</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Room at the Inn (overnights only, 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.) - Locations vary, and will be held at the following places on the following dates:</span></li>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dec. 3 - 17, 2017 at 2615 Shepard Blvd. (Unitarian Universalist Church)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dec. 18, 2017 - Jan. 1, 2018 at 3200 Chapel Hill Road (Fairview United Methodist Church)*</span></li>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">*Holiday special hours: Christmas Day - open all day (lunch and dinner served); New Year's Day - open all day</span></li>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jan. 2 - 27, 2018 at 2601 W. Broadway (Broadway Christian Church)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Jan. 28 - Feb. 10, 2018 at 204 S. Ninth St. (Missouri United Methodist Church)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Feb. 11 - 17, 2018 at 16 Hitt St. (First Presbyterian Church)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Feb. 18 - March 3, 2018 at 1112 E. Broadway (First Baptist Church)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">March 4 - 10, 2018 at 123 S. Ninth St. (Calvary Episcopal Church) </span></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For more information on Room at the Inn, please visit </span><a href="http://www.roomattheinncomo.org/home.html"><span style="font-weight: 400;">http://www.roomattheinncomo.org/home.html</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In order to reduce cold weather threats, consider these simple precautions:</span></p>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Dress warm and stay dry. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Wear a hat, scarf and mittens. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Do not ignore shivering. Shivering is a sign that the body is losing heat. If shivering persists, go indoors. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Know the warning signs for hypothermia, an abnormally low body temperature. Continued exposure to cold temperatures can cause confusion, drowsiness, clumsiness and exhaustion. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Know the signs and symptoms for frostbite, or injury to the body caused by freezing. Frostbite mostly affects the nose, ears, cheeks, chin, fingers and toes. Signs include tingling and numbness, white or grayish yellow areas of skin and skin that feels waxy. Be safe while outdoors in winter elements. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Avoid ice-covered walkways, be cautious while shoveling snow and clearing walkways. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Avoid traveling on ice-covered roads, overpasses and bridges. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Limit outdoor time for children and monitor for signs of frostbite or hypothermia. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Check on family, friends and neighbors who could be at high risk of cold-related injury or illness including elderly, those who are fighting an illness and people who do not have access to adequate heat. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Provide proper shelter for pets. If pets or livestock must remain outdoors, provide fresh water and food supplies on a regular basis. </span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you become stranded in your vehicle, cover your body with extra clothing and remain in your vehicle.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Additionally, the Division of Human Services at PHHS administers two utility assistance lottery programs for qualified Boone County residents. HELP provides one-time utility assistance to low-income families with young children in the home and CASH, which provides utility assistance to low-income senior citizens and persons with disabilities. For more information on either of these programs, please contact PHHS at 573-817-6430.</span></p>
<span style="font-weight: 400;">A map of the warming centers and shelter locations is available at </span><a href="http://www.como.gov/health/human-services/social-services/warming-and-cooling-centers/"><span style="font-weight: 400;">http://www.como.gov/health/human-services/social-services/warming-and-cooling-centers/</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. </span></div>
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