Ulster To Open Warming Center In Advance Of Snowstorm

KINGSTON, NY — Ulster County is opening a warming center in advance of the impending winter storm. A press release from Ulster County Executive Pat Ryan said the Ulster County Warming Center will be located at 2nda Iglesia La Mision Church in the City of Kingston beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday.

It will remain open around the clock through 9 a.m. Wednesday.

The address of the church is 80 Elmendorf St. in Kingston. The warming center can be called directly at 845-481-4665.

"As temperatures decrease ahead of our first major winter storm, we are encouraging residents in need of shelter to come to the Ulster County Warming Center,” Ryan said. “Additionally, I ask everyone to use extra precaution, make a winter emergency plan, and stay off the roads if possible.”

He also reminded residents to be prepared in their own homes and encourages everyone to:

• Stay off the roads during and right after the storm to allow highway crews to do their jobs
• Have food and water on hand
• Have a battery-powered radio
• Have a flashlight and fresh batteries on hand
• Fill your tub with water as an added reserve

Ryan also said law enforcement agencies or any other organization that comes in contact with or becomes aware of any individuals that are in need of sheltering can bring them to the warming center.