EMA outlines warming-center network and Red Cross partnership

Feb 4, 2026

EMA staff described a tiered warming-center plan: two businesses open during hours, four larger sites ready for rapid activation, potential high‑school gyms for mass sheltering, and coordination with Red Cross for outages.

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Joe and Will from the county EMA explained how Scott County will use a mix of existing businesses, pre-identified shelter sites and partner resources to provide warming assistance during prolonged cold and power outages.

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