As temperatures in Oklahoma plummet to dangerously low levels, shelters and warming centers across the state are opening their doors to provide relief for those in need. The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management has released a comprehensive list of locations offering overnight stays and essential services for residents seeking refuge from the cold.

Key Facilities Open for Assistance

The following shelters are open across the state, according to the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management:

• All Saints Episcopal Church, 325 E Washington St., McAlester
• Ardmore Salvation Army, 123 A Street SW, Ardmore
• Bartlesville B the Light, 219 N Virginia Ave., Bartlesville
• Bible Baptist Church, 226 S 29th St., Chickasha
• C3 - Cross Connection Church, 329 N Pesotum Ave., Shawnee
• Cameron Baptist Church, 2621 SW C Ave., Lawton
• Checotah Senior Center, 611 N Broadway, Checotah
• Chickasha Bible Baptist Church, 226 S 29th St., Chickasha
• Coalgate First Baptist Church, 106 W Hanover, Coalgate
• Crosspoint Community Church, 12776 West US 270, McAlester
• CrossPoint Church, 2601 24th SE, Norman
• Durant Feeding Hope, 424 E Florida St., Durant
• Elk City First Baptist Church, 1600 W Country Club Blvd., Elk City
• Enid Salvation Army, 516 N Independence, Enid
• Fairview - Blackledge Event Center, 206 East Broadway, Fairview
• First United Methodist Church Rowe Center, 315 S Okmulgee, Okmulgee
• Grove Community Center, 104 West 3rd Street, Grove
• Hands of Hope Food and Resource Center, 724 W Main Street, Durant
• Higher Ground Church, 214 W Farrall St., Shawnee
• Lawton Salvation Army Corps, 1404 SW E Avenue, Lawton
• Marshall Co. HFMC/ New Beginnings Shelter, 518 N First St., Madill
• Northwest Baptist Church, 1030 H St., Miami
• Pawhuska B the Light, 621 Leahy Ave., Pawhuska
• Pioneer Room, 1218 9th St., Woodward
• Pioneer Senior Center, 1000 Gartrell Place, Weatherford
• Prospect Church, 2809 N Missouri Ave., Oklahoma City
• Resurrection House, 701 W Colorado Ave., Chickasha
• Snyder Community Center/Senior Citizens Center, 1100 F St., Snyder
• Springer Community Center, 130 Angus Ave., Springer
• Tulsa BeHeard Winter Weather Shelter, 7216 E Admiral Place, Tulsa

Additional Context and Preparedness

Local officials are urging all residents to take precautions as the state grapples with freezing temperatures. Those in need of shelter are encouraged to contact the facilities directly to confirm availability and operating hours. These centers are equipped to provide warmth, food, and in some cases, additional resources like blankets and hygiene items.

The Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management is working closely with local organizations to ensure that these facilities remain operational for the duration of the cold snap. Residents are also advised to check on vulnerable neighbors, particularly the elderly and those with limited mobility, to ensure their safety during this time.