The City of Valparaiso has coordinated with local organizations to announce Warming Centers available when temperatures and wind chills dip below freezing. The following organizations are serving as warming centers:
- Valparaiso YMCA, (219) 462-4185
1201 Cumberland Crossing Drive
Open Mon – Fri 5:00 am – 10:00 pm, Sat 7:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am – 6:00 pm.
- Porter County Public Library, Valparaiso Branch (219) 462-0524
103 Jefferson Street
Open Mon – Thurs 9:00 am – 8:00 pm., Fri 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sat 9:00 am – 5:00 pm,
Sun 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Housing Opportunities (219) 548-2800
2001 Calumet Avenue
Open Mon – Fri 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; Sat and Sun 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
- Living Hope Community Church (219) 462-1245
1115 Calumet Avenue
Overnight Mon – Sun 8:00 pm – 7:00 am with check-in time 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Admittance after 9:00 pm with police escort.
In addition, the Valparaiso Police Department offers a special program for individuals who may need special help during weather emergencies. The Contact Assistance Referral (CARE) Program means the VPD will check on residents during harsh weather. To register yourself or a loved one for CARE, contact Sgt. Perry Stone at pstone@valpopd.com or (219) 462-2135.