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<p style="font-weight:bold; display: inline; line-height:150%; font-size: 105%;">Columbia/Boone County, MO<br />
Public Health & Human Services<br />
1005 W. Worley St., Columbia, MO 65203
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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, 2018</p>
<p style="float:right; font-weight:bold; margin-bottom: 75px; font-size: 120%; text-align:right;">CONTACT: Rebecca Estes
<br />Senior Planner
<br />Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services
<br />Rebecca.Estes@CoMo.gov
<br />573.817.6401</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, shelters available for those in need in Columbia</h3>
<div class="content"><span style="padding-left: 50px;">(COLUMBIA, MO)</span> - 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 colder temperatures become more frequent, the public is reminded of several locations in Columbia available to those who need shelter from the extreme cold.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Columbia's warming centers include:<br />
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<li>Activity and Recreation Center (ARC) at 1707 W. Ash St. - 573.874.7700</li>
<li>Armory Sports and Community Center at 701 E. Ash St. - 573.874.7466</li>
<li>Boone County Government Center at 801 E. Walnut St. - 573.886.4305</li>
<li>Columbia/Boone County PHHS at 1005 W. Worley St. - 573.874.7488</li>
<li>Columbia Mall at 2300 Bernadette Drive - 573.445.8458</li>
<li>Columbia Public Library at 100 W. Broadway - 573.443.3161</li>
<li>Salvation Army at 1108 W. Ash St. - 573.442.3229</li>
<li>Salvation Army Harbor House at 602 N. Ann St. - 573.442.1984 </li>
<li>St. Francis House at 901 Range Line St. - 573.875.4913</li>
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<br />Official shelters provide sleeping accommodations. These locations may or may not include meals. Columbia's official shelters include:<br />
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<li>New Life Evangelistic Center (for men) at 901 Wilkes Blvd. - 573.875.0603</li>
<li>Rainbow House (for children/youth) at 1611 Towne Drive - 573.474.3558</li>
<li>Salvation Army Harbor House at 602 N. Ann St. - 573.442.1984</li>
<li>St. Francis House (for men) at 901 Range Line St. - 573.875.4913</li>
<li>True North (for victims of domestic violence) - 573.875.1369</li>
<li>Welcome Home (for veterans) at 2120 Business Loop 70 East. - 573.443.8001</li>
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<br />Room at the Inn (overnights only, 7 p.m. - 7 a.m.) will begin offering shelter overnight on December 9, 2018. Locations vary, and will be held at the following places on the following dates:<br />
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<li>Dec. 9 - 22, 2018 at 2615 at 2615 Shepherd Blvd. (Unitarian Universalist Church)</li>
<li>Dec. 23, 2018 - Jan. 5, 2019 at 3200 Chapel Hill Road (Fairview United Methodist Church)</li>
<li>Jan. 6 - Jan. 26, 2019 at 2601 W. Broadway (Broadway Christian Church)</li>
<li>Jan. 27 - Feb. 9, 2019 at 204 S. Ninth St. (Missouri United Methodist Church)</li>
<li>Feb. 10 - 16, 2019 at 16 Hitt St. (First Presbyterian Church)</li>
<li>Feb. 17 - March 3, 2019 at 112 E. Broadway (First Baptist Church)</li>
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<br />For more information about Room at the Inn, please visit <a href="http://www.roomattheinncomo.org/home.html">http://www.roomattheinncomo.org/home.html</a> or <a href="http://www.facebook.com/columbiaRATI">www.facebook.com/columbiaRATI</a>. You may also call or text the shelter manager at 573.355.7151.<br /><br />In order to reduce cold weather threats, consider these simple precautions:<br /><br />
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<li>Dress warm and stay dry.</li>
<li>Wear a hat, scarf and mittens.</li>
<li>Do not ignore shivering. Shivering is a sign that the body is losing heat. If shivering persists, go indoors.</li>
<li>Know the warning signs for hypothermia, an abnormally low body temperature. Continued exposure to cold temperatures can cause confusion, drowsiness, clumsiness and exhaustion.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Avoid ice-covered walkways, be cautious while shoveling snow and clearing walkways.</li>
<li>Avoid traveling on ice-covered roads, overpasses and bridges.</li>
<li>Limit outdoor time for children and monitor for signs of frostbite or hypothermia.</li>
<li>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.</li>
<li>Provide proper shelter for pets. If pets or livestock must remain outdoors, provide fresh water and food supplies on a regular basis.</li>
<li>If you become stranded in your vehicle, cover your body with extra clothing and remain in your vehicle.</li>
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