News release from the City of Fort Wayne:
City, County, and New Haven issue winter weather travel watch effective at 1 p.m.
(January 5, 2014) – The City of Fort Wayne, Allen County, and New Haven have issued a winter weather travel watch effective at 1 p.m. A watch means that conditions are threatening to the safety of the public. During a “watch” local travel advisory, only essential travel, such as to and from work or in emergency situations is recommended.
The public’s help in staying off of streets and roads will allow crews to continue with plowing operations to allow for fire, law enforcement, and ambulance services to meet the needs of the public.
As a reminder, Indiana has standardized county travel status. A guide can be found at https://www.in.gov/dhs/traveladvisory/.
Two shelters are open to provide a place for individuals in need of shelter. The shelters will remain open until further notice. Plans could change as needed.
Shelter locations:
- Salvation Army, 2901 N. Clinton St.
- Public Safety Academy, 7602 Patriot Crossing, led by the American Red Cross
In addition, the City’s Parks & Recreation Department will open four warming stations beginning on Monday for individuals in need of a location to stay warm for a shorter period of time. It’s expected the warming stations will be open through Tuesday. Plans could change as needed.
Warming station locations:
- Community Center, 233 W. Main St., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Jennings Center, 1330 McCulloch St., Noon-8 p.m.
- Weisser Center, 802 Eckart St., Noon-8 p.m.
- Cooper Center, 2300 Clinton/Lafayette streets, Noon-8 p.m.
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