CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Shelters across the Tri-State are working around the clock to provide refuge for those without a place to stay amid freezing temperatures.
The Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky has adjusted its hours to accommodate more people, while City Gospel Mission in the West End ensures its kitchen is stocked to feed the increasing number of visitors.
Shelters across the Tri-State are working around the clock to provide refuge for those without a place to stay amid freezing temperatures. (WKRC, file, Provided)
Daniel Minera, who oversees the City Gospel Mission shelter, said people are looking for both shelter and food.
“We have a lot of folks who are just knocking on the door, just looking for a place to find a safe place, a warm place, and somewhere to eat,” said Minera.
The shelter can accommodate 76 people, offering them warmth and meals. Minera emphasized the importance of being prepared.
“What we do from our end is we obviously make sure that our refrigerators and our kitchen are stocked, so we make sure we have the right amount of food,” said Minera.
Shelters across the Tri-State are working around the clock to provide refuge for those without a place to stay amid freezing temperatures. (WKRC)
Darrick, a guest at the shelter, expressed his gratitude for it.
“It’s been a blessing because if it wasn’t for this place, I would be out there somewhere,” said Darrick. “It means a lot. It means a lot. Because there are guys out there under that bridge over there sleeping out in the cold.”
Kim Webb from the Emergency Shelter of Northern Kentucky noted that they began planning for the cold snap last Thursday.
“No one should be outside in this deadly weather, and it just continues to pick up,” Webb said.
The shelter’s 68 beds are filled, with additional people sitting in chairs.
“We’re going to let you in, and however long you want to stay is however long you stay,” said Webb.
Shelters across the Tri-State are working around the clock to provide refuge for those without a place to stay amid freezing temperatures. (WKRC)
Both shelters are committed to not turning anyone away and are closely monitoring the weather forecast.
“We want to make sure that we accommodate them if we can, and if we can’t, we make some calls. We try to drive them over to places that have capacity,” said Minera.
