James Hanley, the coordinator for the Warming Station at Lamar Avenue Church of Christ, 3535 Lamar Ave., announced the church is extending the station’s days of operation. Originally set to
Shawnee EM issues updates on storm
From Rachelle Erickson, Shawnee Emergency Management Director
ONG: At 0755 hrs, Significant gas leak on MacArthur west of Timbers Blvd. Shawnee Fire will remain on scene until work is completed for safety reasons. Shawnee Police blocked the road for thru traffic until Streets department came out and barricaded the road. This call was completed at 1222 hrs.
OG&E: Per Oklahoma Corporation Commission, SPP has lifted shed load order. Power being restored to those who have been interrupted, please continue to share conservation messaging.
Streets: Currently working 4 main breaks and have completed 12 repairs to date. Snow routes are passable and continue to be worked in preparation for the next round. Our levels on salt/sand are stable at this time.
As the temperature continues to drop, several warming stations are being opened around the CenTex.
Wednesday night, warming stations opened in Temple and Killeen. Before the pandemic, facilities would open overnight and close by 8 a.m., and during the day, the homeless would stay at the Temple Library. With the library being closed due to COVID-19, Impact Church will remain open 24/7.
According to KWTX, the Temple Homeless Taskforce asks for volunteers and donations to make it through the next couple of days.
With Impact Church and the Salvation Army offering the homeless a place to sleep, shower, and do laundry, items like sleeping bags, pillows, coats, blankets, gloves, hats, and assistance with meals are needed.