Although the blizzard is over, frigid temperatures remain in Kansas City, where record-breaking snowfall of 11 inches has left many seeking shelter. If a friend, family member or even a stranger needs a place to get warm, both Kansas City and Jackson County have activated their Cold Weather Plan, providing numerous warming options.
According to city officials, the following locations are available to help residents stay safe during these dangerous conditions:
Roger T. Sermon Community Center
210 N. Dodgion Ave.
Independence
(816) 325-7370
Gamber Community Center
4 SE Independence Ave.
Lee’s Summit
(816) 969-1580
Harris Park Community Center
11 SW Blue Parkway
Lee’s Summit
(816) 969-1540
Shelter Kansas City
1520 Cherry Street
Kansas City
(816) 421-7643
City Union Mission
1100 E. 11th St.
Kansas City
(816) 474-9380
Garrison Community Center
1124 E. 5th St.
Kansas City
(816) 784-1140
Gregg/Klice Community Center
1600 John “Buck” O’Neil Way
Kansas City
(816) 513-0652
Westport Roanoke Community Center
301 Roanoke
Kansas City
(816) 784-5200
Longview Community Center
381 SW Longview
Kansas City
(816) 969-1520
Legacy Park Community Center
91 NE Bluestem Drive
Lee’s Summit
(816) 969-1550
Cleaver Family YMCA
7000 Troost Ave
Kansas City
(816) 285-9622
Guadalupe Center
1015 Avenida Cesar Chavez
Kansas City
(816) 421-1015
Hillcrest Community Center
10401 Hillcrest
Kansas City
(816) 784-7000
Brush Creek Community Center
3801 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd.
Kansas City
(816) 513-0730
Marlborough Community Center
8200 The Paseo Blvd.
Kansas City
(816) 784-3100
Southeast Community Center
4201 E. 63rd St.
Kansas City
(816) 513-0632
Tony Aguirre Community Center
2050 Pennway
Kansas City
(816) 513-8530
Linwood YMCA
3800 Linwood Blvd.
Kansas City
(816) 923-5676
Mid Continent Library
9253 Blue Ridge Ave
Kansas City
(816) 761-3382
Kansas City Public Library
4801 Main St.
Kansas City
(816) 701-3481
–Alan Goforth | Metro Voice