Lafayette Warming Shelter Open During Cold Snap

Severe thunderstorms brought another round of freezing temperatures to South Louisiana early Wednesday morning.

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Temperatures are expected to dip into the low 20s on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evening. As an extra precaution, Lafayette Consolidated Government and the Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness have made arrangements to open a warming shelter in Lafayette Parish.

This joint effort aims to protect and support the most vulnerable members of our community during the ongoing cold weather.

Read More: Severe Storms, Deep Freeze : Louisiana's Ominous Tuesday Outlook

"In response to the freezing temperatures, Lafayette Consolidated Government and the Lafayette Parish Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness will open a warming shelter to provide refuge for individuals experiencing homelessness or who lack adequate heat."

Lafayette Warming Shelter Open During Cold Snap

The warming shelter will open at Dupuis Recreation Center, 1212 E. Pont Des Mouton Road, Lafayette, LA, at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19th.

Transportation to the warming shelter will be provided at 4:30 on Wednesday at St.Joseph Diner, 613 W. Simcoe Street.

The following will be provided at the warming shelter:

• Warm Meals
• Bedding
• Safe place for pets

The shelter will remain open until Friday, when the temperatures are expected to rise above freezing.

NOTE: Due to the Dupuis Recreation Center serving as a warming shelter, all recreation center programming from Wednesday evening through Friday, including Brown Park Association basketball practice, has been canceled.

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