Lawrenceburg, IN — The City of Lawrenceburg is providing an emergency shelter in response to an active winter weather advisory across the region. Individuals or families in need will have access to a warm shelter, blankets, cots, and water.
The shelter will be at the Lawrenceburg Boy Scout Cabin located at 461 West High St., Lawrenceburg. It will open up today starting at 4 pm through 4 pm on February 16th, 2021.
To ensure a safe environment, please follow general requirements for public health & safety:
• Stay 6 feet apart
• Mask up
• Wash your hands or sanitize often
• Hand sanitizer, masks, and cleaning wipes will be available
• Leave no trace to make sure the boy scout’s cabin stays clean
Individuals in need of emergency transport please contact the LFD/LERU Dispatch at 812-537-1509. Limited parking available. Following the 7-day period, city officials will re-evaluate the need to continue providing an open Emergency Shelter.
All Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and organizational meetings normally held between Feb. 9th – 16th are now hereby suspended until further notice during this period. Members should contact their organization representatives for updates on meeting relocation or scheduling notices.
For further information on the City of Lawrenceburg Emergency Shelter, please contact Guinevere Emery, Communications Director by phone at (513) 505-7647 or by email at gemery@lawrenceburg.in.gov.
