Indianapolis, IN – As temperatures drop across Central Indiana, city officials are activating emergency resources to help residents stay safe overnight.
According to the Indianapolis Office of Public Health & Safety, the city’s weather-activated shelter at West Morris Church will open tonight at 6 p.m. under the 2025–2026 Winter Contingency Plan. The decision comes as cold conditions are expected to impact the region through the evening and overnight hours.
City officials say the shelter is intended to provide a safe, warm place for those most vulnerable to the cold. Only single adult men are permitted at this specific shelter location, per city guidelines.
The shelter activation follows what officials described as “a cold one out there today,” with the city confirming the shelter will remain open today and tonight to accommodate those in need. Cold exposure can become dangerous quickly, especially during overnight hours when temperatures fall and wind chills increase.
Residents or outreach workers seeking assistance for someone in need of shelter are encouraged to call the following resources:
- Aspire Indiana Health: 317-764-6914
- Mayor’s Action Center: 317-327-4622 (available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
- 2-1-1: Available from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for additional housing and social service referrals
City officials are asking the public to help spread the word, particularly to individuals who may not have access to social media or regular communications. Outreach teams and concerned residents are encouraged to share this information directly with those who may be sleeping outdoors or in unsafe conditions.
More cold-weather updates may be issued as conditions change across Marion County and the greater Indianapolis metro area.
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