Winter Storm Blair – Emergency Information for So. Indiana

Though Winter Storm Blair has passed, its effects are still being felt. Thousands of residents are dealing with an arctic blast and power outages. Trees are down across the tri-state area, and many roads remain treacherous.

Here is a list of local community resources that you might find helpful during this time. Please help us add to this list. Email me here. 

Centerpoint Energy - Power Outages, Downed Power Lines

Currently, the CenterPoint Energy outage map is experiencing technical difficulties due to the high volume. You can still report an outage or downed line by calling 800-227-1376.

Closings & Delays

• Click here for a comprehensive list that we update regularly.

Travel - Red Travel Restriction

UPDATE: Warrick, Gibson, Knox, Dubois, and Vanderburgh Counties are now under an ADVISORY which means that routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas. See the map for more info.

Free Rides

Jeepers - Operation Snowflake

• St. Vincent employees, please contact 812-598-4676 - they dispatch to EAJ and we will then reach out to you!
• All other medical professionals, please text (812) 510-3373. You will need to provide your name, pick-up location address & location of drop-off.

METS

• Due to road conditions and the continued freezing conditions, METS will offer free bus rides until midnight tonight.
• Full Throttle Automotive in Evansville is offering transportation to warming stations and their shop as a place to warm up

Warming Shelters

Phone: 2-1-1 or 866-211-9966

Website: IN211.org

Vanderburgh County

**Please note EVPL and CK Newsome Center are closed today.

Warming Centers have been opened at Central High School, Lincoln School, and St. Ben's.

Warrick County

• Yankeetown Fire Station
  2600 Old State Rd 66 in Newburgh, IN 812-706-4313.
• Crossroads Christian Church in Newburgh is opening as a warming station at 12:00 PM Noon today, Monday, January 6. Centerpoint Energy and the Red Cross are providing supplies/resources for the warming station.
• Ohio Township Trustee Event Center
  3433 Libbert Rd, Newburgh, IN 47630
• Impact Ministries in Boonville
  509 E Walnut Street in Boonville.

Henderson

• Robards City Hall is now open as a warming center.

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 Tree Removal from Roadways

• Warrick Co. Highway Dept: If you know of trees down blocking the roadway you can report them to our office at 812-897-6126 or dispatch at 812-897-1200.
• Vanderburgh Co. Highway Dept: Call 812-435-5777.

Safety Reminders

• Remember to check any exterior vent pipes (HVAC or dryer vents) on your home. Blocked vents can potentially lead to carbon monoxide buildup in the home.
• Hooking up your generator directly into your home power supply could increase the voltage or could cause a surge to the outside power lines and potentially injure or electrocute an unaware utility lineman. It also bypasses some of the built-in household circuit protection devices. Connecting the generator to your home could cause a surge in electricity that might result in injury or death to yourself or your family. - FEMA
• Always use generators outside and hook up an appropriate heavy-duty extension cord.

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