LOUISVILLE, Ky. — With temperatures dipping below freezing, shelters across Louisville are seeing a surge in people searching for a safe, warm place to stay.
What You Need To Know
- Freezing temperatures have triggered White Flag status, pushing shelters across Louisville to max capacity
- The Salvation Army has added extra beds and opened its day center, but demand still exceeds available space
- Some people may be turned away because shelters cannot accommodate everyone seeking warmth
- The Coalition for the Homeless is working to coordinate additional resources and help people find available beds
Some facilities have already hit capacity during “White Flag” operations, which activate when conditions become dangerous for anyone sleeping outside.
The Salvation Army is among the organizations expanding services to meet the increased need…