Bray says warming centers open across county; encourages people to be prepared for winter weather

Wednesday, January 21 by Zac Oakes

Russell County Emergency Management Director Michael Tojo Bray said warming centers will be open across the county, as winter weather and cold temperatures are set to arrive this weekend. Bray said the county’s storm shelters […]

Warming shelters available as cold temperatures arrive this weekend

Thursday, December 11 by Zac Oakes

Warming shelters will be available in Russell County this weekend due to the expected cold temperatures. The Russell Springs Fire Department on West Highway 80 will be available as a warming shelter. Russell County Emergency […]

Warming center assistance available

Wednesday, February 19 by Zac Oakes

Warming centers are available for those in need as temperatures continue to drop. WJRS News spoke with Russell County Emergency Management Director Michael Tojo Bray about how those in need can get assistance. Bray said […]

Russell Springs Fire Station open as warming center

Tuesday, February 18 by Zac Oakes

The Russell Springs Fire Station is open to those needing a warm place to go. Low temperatures are projected to be in the teens this week, with a low of 4 degrees forecasted for Thursday […]

Crews working on area roads, Rescue Squad assisting with transports as warming centers open

Monday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

Winter weather continues to bear down on Russell County, as snowfall overnight and throughout the day has made travel more difficult. WJRS News spoke with Amber Hale, spokesperson for the District 8 Transportation Cabinet about […]

Warming shelters available for those in need

Friday, December 23 by Derek Aaron

Russell County Emergency Management says several warming shelters are now open in the county through Christmas Day due to the continued extreme cold temperatures. Shelters include the Russell County Courthouse, Russell Springs and Eli Volunteer […]

Several warming shelters to be open during extreme cold blast

Thursday, December 22 by Derek Aaron

With the extremely cold temperatures and brutal wind chill expected late tonight into tomorrow, WJRS NEWS talked with Russell County Emergency Management Director Ashley Coffey regarding what folks who may be looking for a warm […]

Old Courthouse Basement Opened as Temporary Warming Center

Friday, January 7 by Sean Hammond

The Old Russell County Courthouse Basement is being used as a temporary warming center for those without adequate heating. Here’s Russell County Emergency Management Director Ashley Coffey… For more information, you can contact Coffey at […]

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Bray says warming centers open across county; encourages people to be prepared for winter weather

Warming shelters available as cold temperatures arrive this weekend

Warming center assistance available

Russell Springs Fire Station open as warming center

Crews working on area roads, Rescue Squad assisting with transports as warming centers open

Warming shelters available for those in need

Several warming shelters to be open during extreme cold blast

Old Courthouse Basement Opened as Temporary Warming Center

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