City of Columbia Missouri

P.O. BOX 6015
COLUMBIA, MO 65205

MEDIA ADVISORY

February 26, 2013

CONTACT: Contact: Emergency Management - Martina Pounds - (573) 489-4945

Overnight shelter to open for those without power - Broadway Christian Church at 2601 West Broadway

(COLUMBIA, MO) -

Power outages in Boone County caused by today's winter storm may continue throughout tonight. Customers without power are welcome at an overnight shelter opening in Columbia at 8:00 PM this evening at Broadway Christian Church located at 2601 West Broadway.

The mid-Missouri Chapter of the American Red Cross is working with church members to open the shelter during the overnight hours. Cots, blankets, and pillows will be available. The shelter will have limited food available. Those with special dietary considerations should consider their needs and pack accordingly.

Those that wish to shelter are welcome to report directly to the shelter and they do not need to call and register.

When reporting to the shelter, make sure you bring any personal items you will need overnight. For example - medications, diapers, formula, a change of clothing, cell phone, etc.



City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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