The following is a statement from the Knox County YMCA regarding how they are helping residents in need during the current dangerously cold weather.
The Knox County YMCA, 1324 W. Carl Sandburg Dr., Galesburg, IL, in conjunction with the United Way of Knox County, will be open as a warming center for area residents from Tuesday, January 29th at 5:00am through Thursday, January 31st at 9:00pm. Please bring a sleeping bag, pillow and a towel if you are able. The Knox County YMCA will be staffed throughout this time to serve residents in need during the upcoming inclement weather.
For additional information, please contact the Knox County YMCA at info@knoxymca.org or 309.344.1324. Thank you!
HERE IS A LIST OF OTHER AREA LOCATIONS THAT SERVE AS WARMING CENTERS DURING COLD WEATHER: (Source: “Knox County Alert Network” on Facebook)
Galesburg Public Safety Building at 150 S Broad St in Galesburg
Lobby is open 24 hours
The Knox County YMCA at 1324 W Carl Sandburg Dr in Galesburg will be open 24 hours beginning Tuesday morning at 5 AM until 9 PM Thursday evening
Galesburg Public Library at 140 E Simmons in Galesburg
Hours:
Saturday 9AM–5PM
Sunday Closed
Monday 9AM–8PM
Tuesday 9AM–8PM (Closing at 5pm 1/29/19)
Wednesday 9AM–8PM (Closed 1/30/19)
Thursday 9AM–8PM
Friday 9AM–5PM
Illinois Dept of Human Services at 477 East Main in Galesburg
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Monday 8:30AM–4PM
Tuesday 8:30AM–4PM
Wednesday 8:30AM–4PM
Thursday 8:30AM–4PM
Friday 8:30AM–4PM
Fire stations in Oneida and Wataga are open.
Other fire stations in rural towns also available if needed.
Faith United Methodist Church at 876 E. Knox St. in Galesburg will be available:
Tuesday Night (01/29) 6PM to 10PM
Wednesday (01/30) 8AM to 10PM
Thursday (01/31) 8AM to 4PM
The Abingdon Community Center (former Care Center on West Martin Street (west of the High School) will be open 24 hours on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. People are encouraged to bring their own sleeping bag.
The Woodhull Town Hall will be open until Thursday as a warming center.
CLICK HERE for our list of area school and events cancellations and delays.
