A community warming center will open at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church in Sandusky in response to the upcoming forecast that’s calling for freezing temperatures, according to a news release.
The center, which is located inside the church at 1920 Eddy Henry Way, will be open from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. Jan. 14, 15, and 16, the release said.
A warm shelter and cots to sleep will be provided, the release said.
Additional dates for the remainder of the week will be announced the week beginning Jan. 15, according to the release.
Those interested in volunteering, or anyone that has questions regarding the warming center, can call Dora Grant at 419-357-9524.
Do not call until Jan. 14, according to the release.
Sandusky Transit System (STS) and Sandusky Police Department are able to provide transportation to the warming shelter location to those in need, the release said.
The closest Sandusky Transit System stops to New Jerusalem Church are the Green Line stops 20/28 and Purple Line stops 8/21, according to the release.
Future dates for the warming center will be announced via the city’s Facebook page, www.facebook.com/cityofsandusky and at www.CityofSandusky.com/warmingcenter.
