Lexington-Fayette Urban County Extreme Heat Incident-Specific Plan

Lexington-Fayette County Emergency Weather Plan

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Lexington-Fayette Urban County

Extreme Heat

Incident-Specific Plan

Lexington-Fayette Urban County

Division of Emergency Management

Lexington-Fayette County Emergency Weather Plan

Last Updated: 3/21/2021

Table of Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................. 3

1.1 Purpose .................................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.2 Scope ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3

1.3 Document Authority ................................................................................................................................................ 3

1.3.1 Document Maintenance and Review .............................................................................................................. 4

2 Objectives ........................................................................................................................................................................ 4

3 Roles & Responsibilities ................................................................................................................................................... 4

3.1 Primary Coordinating Agency .................................................................................................................................. 4

3.2 Local Agencies and Organizations ........................................................................................................................... 4

3.3 State, Regional, and Federal Agencies and Organizations ...................................................................................... 5

4 Activation Threshold ....................................................................................................................................................... 5

4.1 Heat Index Readings and Heat-related Medical Conditions ................................................................................... 5

5 The Heat Index................................................................................................................................................................. 7

6 Phases .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9

7 Vulnerable Populations ................................................................................................................................................. 10

Appendix A Lexington Office of Homelessness Prevention & Intervention Emergency Weather Plan ....... 12

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Introduction

Interest in the impact of heat on human health has increased dramatically in recent years. There is a strong

consensus in the scientific community that climate change is occurring and that average global temperatures will

rise substantially during this century. Global warming is anticipated to increase the number of air pollution and

heat-related deaths worldwide. Cities around the world are moving to develop heat-health warning systems and

public heath response plans.

Extreme heat impacts different people in different ways, depending on their age, underlying medical conditions

and how well they are acclimatized to hot conditions. Exposure to extreme heat over prolonged periods of time

without access to cooling intervals (such as typically occur at night) makes it hard for the human body to maintain

a consistent internal temperature. This stress can result in a rise of internal temperature and/or increased stress

on respiratory and circulatory systems. Either circumstance can result in health problems or death. Even a short

break from the extreme heat helps reduce this stress.

1.1

Purpose

This document is the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) Incident-Specific Plan (ISP) for an

Extreme Heat Event. Henceforth, this plan will refer to Extreme Heat Event as an “EHE” and will refer to the

geographic and political entity of Lexington-Fayette Urban County as “Lexington Fayette”.

EHE are often slower to develop, taking several days of continuous, oppressive heat before a significant or

quantifiable impact is seen. EHE do not strike victims immediately, but their cumulative effects slowly take the

lives of vulnerable populations. This ISP describes the integrated and coordinated emergency management efforts

that various local, state, and federal government and non-government entities will undertake to protect public

safety.

1.2

Scope

This EHE ISP includes the threshold for response activation, description of heat indices and associated health risks,

response activities by heat emergency phase, and cooling centers by location.

1.3

Document Authority

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Division of Emergency Management (LFUCG DEM) developed

and maintains this EHE ISP and accompanying attachments and references that govern response actions related to

emergencies.

Supporting agencies shall develop and maintain their own similar documents for internal use, which must be

compatible with, and in support of, the overall LFUCG Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and this ISP. All such

documents must comply with the national Response Framework (NRF) and National Incident Management System

(NIMS).

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1.3.1

Document Maintenance and Review

The LFUCG DEM is the owner of this document.

The document owner will review this plan annually and, as needed, update it to accommodate changing

demographics and other factors.

2 Objectives

In an EHE event, Lexington Fayette's objectives will be:

• To ensure that all agencies working with vulnerable groups are provided with information on what

precautions to take when temperatures reach extreme levels.

• To coordinate a community response when temperatures reach extreme levels

• To ensure that high-risk populations are cared for when temperatures reach extreme levels

3 Roles & Responsibilities

The following entities will be involved in Lexington Fayette's response to an EHE event.

3.1

Primary Coordinating Agency

LFUCG DEM is the primary Lexington Fayette coordinating agency for a response to an EHE event.

3.2

Local Agencies and Organizations

The lead agencies and organizations for each emergency support function (ESF) and support annex have policy-

making and primary response duties during an EHE activation. Some of these entities may be primary agencies in

other ESFs; others may support or assist other ESFs during crises. Each of these entities has personnel who train

and exercise and have specific knowledge or skill sets to assist DEM during the response, recovery, or mitigations

phases of an EHE event.

In addition, each lead agency or organization may call on additional agencies and organizations to provide support

functions for that ESF or support annex.

Each of these entities has personnel who train and exercise and have specific knowledge or skill sets to assist DEM

during the preparedness, response, or recovery phase of an EHE event.

A. American Red Cross (ARC), Bluegrass Chapter

B. Lexington Division of Enhanced 911 (E911)

C. Lexington Division of Fire and Emergency Services (Lexington Fire Department – LFD)

D. Lexington Division of Police (Lexington Police Department – LPD)

E. Lexington-Fayette County Health Department (LFCHD)

F. LexCall/311

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G. Lexington-Fayette Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention

H. Lexington Division of Parks and Recreation

I. The Lexington Senior Center

J. LexTran

K. Local healthcare entities

3.3

State, Regional, and Federal Agencies and Organizations

The following government agencies and organizations have primary or supporting duties during Lexington

Fayette's response to a EHE event.

This list may be shortened or expanded based on the specific needs of the emergency.

A. Kentucky Department of Military Affairs (DMA)

B. Kentucky Community Crisis Response Board (KCCRB)

C. Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

4 Activation Threshold

Preparedness plans must be in place before an EHE occurs, and increased readiness efforts must begin when high

temperatures are forecast rather than when they arrive.

The threshold for activation of a response, by phase, are as follows:

Phase 1 – Readiness: The threshold for implantation of Phase 1 will be when the HEAT INDEX is expected to reach

95 Degrees Fahrenheit as described in the Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention annual emergency

weather plan and/or the National Weather Service issues a Heat Advisory.

Phase 2 – Heat Watch: The threshold for implantation of Phase 2 will be when the National Weather Service’s

issues an Excessive Heat Watch.

Phase 3- Heat Emergency – The threshold for implementation of Phase 3 will be when the National Weather

Service Issues an Excessive Heat Warning for Fayette County, that is expected to last 3 or more days.

The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Emergency Management will monitor the NWS advisories and

will notify all partners within 24 hours when a Heat Wave is predicted.

4.1 Heat Index Readings and Heat-related Medical Conditions

The heat index is a measure that combines temperature and humidity to approximate how hot it “feels” outside

(see chart below). As relative humidity increases, the air seems warmer than it actually is because the body is less

able to cool itself via evaporation of perspiration.

As the heat index rises, so do health risks. It is important to recognize the early sings of heat-related illnesses and

know what to do about them. During normal weather, the body’s internal thermostat produces perspiration that

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evaporates and cools the body. However, during periods of extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is slowed

and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. If the body cannot cool itself, serious illness

can result. Those who are susceptible (e.g. infants, children, the elderly, those with mental illness or chronic

illness) are less able to sweat or regulate their internal temperature than others, and have increased risk of

experiencing a range of potential adverse health outcomes.

Table 1 below list more serious medical conditions directly attributable to excessive heat exposure, along with

recommended responses.

Table 1. Medical Conditions directly attributable to excessive heat exposure

Table 2 below list other heat-related, but less severe, conditions attributable to heat or sun exposure, along with

recommended responses.

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Table 2. Less severe heat-related conditions attributable to heat or sun exposure

5 The Heat Index

The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is a Federal Agency focused on the condition of the oceans

and the atmosphere. The following NOAA charts show the health risk as temperature and relative humidity increase:

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Heat Advisories or Excessive Heat Warnings (see definitions in Table 5 below) are issued by the NWS in Louisville, KY.

The Louisville, KY NWS covers 49 counties across central Kentucky and 10 counties in south central Indiana.

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6 Phases

The most appropriate level of response to an EHE in Lexington- Fayette will be carried out by the city government

using the thresholds and phases outlined below. If additional assistance is needed, the County Emergency

Operations Center will be opened.

• Phase 1 – Readiness

• Phase 2 – Heat Watch

• Phase 3 – Heat Emergency

• Phase 4 – Recovery

Phase 1 – Readiness

The DEM Primary On – Call person will monitor weather forecasts. If the NWS predicts that the HEAT INDEX will be

above 95 degrees the following actions will be taken:

• The DEM designee will notify the DEM Director and the Office of Homelessness Prevention and Intervention

Office.

• The DEM designee will ensure readiness plans for the vulnerable populations are in place.

• An event in WebEOC will be created for situational awareness and documentation.

• The DEM designee will activate the emergency cooling services as described in Annex A.

o The DEM PIO will provide information on Heat Preparedness to local media.

o Will coordinate the Notification local media, provide updates on social media, and notify all

organizations that work with people experiencing homelessness through the Office of Homelessness

Prevention and Intervention.

o Emergency Operations will begin. (refer to Annex A)

Phase 2 – Heat Watch

If the NWS Issues a Heat Watch the following actions will be taken:

• The DEM designee will notify the DEM director and steps conducted in Phase 1 will be repeated

• Alert notifications will be sent out via LexAlerts and an email to the executive global list.

• 311/LexCall will function as the call center for citizens seeking information.

• Parks and Recreation will offer discounted pool admission

• LEXTRAN will provide free rides for citizens to officially identified cooling centers and pools.

• Dunbar Center would be open as a cooling center

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Phase 3

If the NWS Issues a Heat Warning that last more than three days the following actions will be taken:

• The DEM designee will notify the DEM director and steps conducted in Phase 1 and 2 will be repeated

• Additional Community centers will open (subject to availability)

Phase 4 – Recovery

There is no deactivation of a Level 1 Readiness activation. The DEM Director is the responsible for declaring the end of

an EHE. A level 2 or Level 3 should only be deactivated on a day which the Louisville NWS 2-day forecast includes

neither a Humidex value that exceeds the threshold. The end of an EHE will be communicated to community partners

through alert notification systems. All cooling centers will be systematically closed.

Conservative deactivation thresholds are recommended, as prematurely halting municipal and public health responses

to an EHE has been shown to be associated with additional deaths. Following confirmation of deactivation a news

release will be issues jointly.

DEM will coordinate a conference call with partner agencies on what went well, and what improvements

are needed for future heat emergencies. All After Action comments will be recorded into WebEOC.

7 Vulnerable Populations

Situational and physical characteristics help to identify vulnerable populations that may not comfortably

or safely access and use disaster resources. Specifically, when discussing heat related emergency

preparedness, the following groups could be considered vulnerable or at greater risk in a heat

emergency:

• Older persons (65 years old and older)

• Infants and young children

• Women who are pregnant

• People with a mental illness or who are under the influence of drugs or alcohol

• Those with chronic diseases such as heart conditions, diabetes, obesity, and high blood pressure

• People with mobility restrictions

• People engaged in rigorous outdoor work or exercise

• Those living in poverty

• The homeless

• People who are socially isolated

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• Non-English speaking people who may not have access to current information

Identifying these high-risk groups in given locations allows public health officials to develop

and implement targeted notification and response actions that focus surveillance and relief

efforts on those at greatest risk.

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Lexington-Fayette County Community

Emergency Heat Plan 2020

COVID-19 Pandemic

This Emergency Heat Plan provides a coordinated response for times when extreme heat

creates the immediate need for expanded services to assist people experiencing

homelessness in Lexington. Extreme temperatures often force people to seek shelter who

may not otherwise seek assistance. In some cases, people struggling with mental illness

may not seek shelter and require additional intervention for their own safety. This plan

ensures Lexington is prepared for these situations.

This year, the plan is adapted to comply with the following CDC guidelines.

Physical Distancing

Maintain social (physical) distancing within cooling centers, ideally at least six feet between

individuals. Consider separation of furniture and creating spaces for individual family units

(families who live together do not need to maintain physical distancing in a cooling center). In

larger cooling center facilities, it may be possible to provide adequate space for social distancing

among visitors. Smaller cooling centers can limit the number of visitors, in accordance with local

guidelines that limit the size of gatherings. This could lower capacity, so consider setting up a

greater number of smaller cooling centers. If a lack of potential cooling center sites arises,

emergency alternatives such as using parked air-conditioned buses can be utilized.

Air Filtration

It may not be possible to locate cooling centers in buildings with high ventilation capacity similar

to healthcare facilities. If possible cooling centers should be equipped with air exchange

systems, and be located in buildings with tall ceilings. Utilize the highest efficiency filters that

are compatible with the cooling center’s existing HVAC system, and adopt “clean- to-dirty”

directional airflows. If resources allow, ceiling fans with upward airflow rotation combined with

upper-air ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) disinfection systems can be utilized. When

conditions allow (low humidity), shaded outdoor spaces with cross-draft airflow augmented by

evaporative coolers may provide a safer alternative.

Cleaning

Follow the CDC cleaning and disinfection guidelines for community facilities, and cleaning

facilities if someone is sick. Because even individuals with no symptoms can still transmit the

virus, and the virus can survive for several days on non-porous surfaces, it is important to

continue routine cleaning and disinfection (every day if possible) with a focus on high touch

surfaces, including those in common areas and bathrooms.

Communication

Posting signs at entrances and in strategic places providing instruction on hand hygiene,

respiratory hygiene, cough etiquette, and cloth face coverings.

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Prevention Supplies

If available, provide COVID-19 prevention supplies onsite at cooling centers. Have supplies on

hand for staff, volunteers, and visitors, such as soap, alcohol-based hand sanitizers that contain

at least 60% alcohol, tissues, and trash baskets. Visitors and staff should wear a cloth face

covering, or if supplies are available, be given a clean disposable facemask, even if they are not

showing any symptoms. Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age

2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to

remove the mask without assistance.

Any time the plan has been activated, the Office of Homelessness will provide

information on social media and notify all organizations that work with people

experiencing homelessness.

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Donations for Extreme Heat

Please contact each agency prior to donated these items. Due to COVID-19 regulations,

all agencies have a process in place to comply with CDC guidelines. In general, agencies

will be in need of the following:

Summer

Sunscreen

Deodorant

Bottled Water

Baseball Hats – Summer Shade Hats

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Heat Plan 2020, COVID-19 Pandemic

Consistent Services

COVID-19 Pandemic Extended Services

Day Shelters

Adult Women and Adult Women with Children:

Salvation Army

736 West Main Street

Lexington, KY 40508

859-252-7706

Will operate as a 24/7/365 shelter for residents only.

Adult Men

Hope Center

360 West Loudon Avenue

Lexington, KY 40508

859-252-7881

Will operate as a 24/7/365 shelter for residents only.

Adult Men and Women

1055 Industry Road

Lexington, KY 40505

859-255-0301

Will operate as a 24/7/365 shelter for residents only.

Will provide outside, covered seating area for shade.

Will provide basic needs including food and water for those

in additional seating area.

Youth Ages 18-24 years of Age

Arbor Youth Services

540 West Third Street

Lexington, KY 40508

859-254-2501

Provides cooling center and basic needs between the hours of

9:00am – 4:00pm.

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Transportation

HopeMobile – transportation to shaded areas providing

water and basic needs, and other materials. Operates

Monday through Friday during the day at different locations

throughout the City.

859-252-7881

LexingtonStreet Outreach – transportation to shaded areas

providing water, basic needs, and other materials. Operates

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 11:00 pm.

859-233-4600

Compassionate Caravan – transportation to shaded areas

providing water, basic needs, and other materials. .

Operates Saturday and Sunday during intense heat hours.

Lextran - People in need of a ride to a shelter or shaded area

may board Lextran buses at no charge.

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Consistent Services, Detailed

Unaccompanied Women and Women with Children

Salvation Army

736 W. Main Street

Lexington, KY 40508

859-252-7706

• Services Available: emergency shelter, meals, showers, clothing as available.

Unaccompanied Men

Hope Center

360 W. Loudon Avenue

Lexington, KY 40508

859-252-7881

• Services Available: emergency shelter, clothing, meals, on-site HealthFirst clinic,

non-medical detox, employment information, access to Hope Center

programming (Veteran’s Program, Mental Health, Men’s Recovery, Employment,

Social Services), and other services as needed. Emergency shelter will have

expanded capacity during inclement weather.

Unaccompanied Men and Women

Catholic Action Center

1055 Industry Road

Lexington, KY 40505

859-255-0301

• Services Available: emergency shelter, meals, showers, phone service, connection

to social services. Emergency shelter will have expanded capacity during

inclement weather.

Children and Youth Ages 6 weeks to 17 years

Arbor Youth Services

323 South Upper Street

Lexington, KY 40507

859-254-2501

• Services Available: Emergency shelter and individualized attention to secure

basic needs and appropriate shelter.

8 Day Shelters

Day Shelters are facilities open during daytime hours as a place for

individuals with no other place to seek refuge from emergency weather

conditions. Each facility may have its own eligibility criteria for entrance.

New Life Day Center

224 North Martin

Luther King Blvd.

Lexington, KY 40508

859-721-2325

• Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm;

Saturday 8:30 am to 11:30 am

• Services: Connections to employment, clothing, medical care,

Social Security, and other resources; storage lockers available.

Catholic Action Center

1055 Industry Road

Lexington, KY 40505

859-255-0301

• Normal Operating Hours: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm – residents

must check in for shelter bed by 9:30 pm.

• Services: Meals, Showers, Phone Service, Connection to Social Services.

Arbor Youth Services Street Outreach

Center (Youth 18-25 years old and their

children) 540 West Third Street

Lexington, KY 40508

859-254-2501

• Operating Hours: Daily 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (extended hours as

needed – no one turned out to the street)

• Services: Individualized attention to secure basic needs and appropriate

shelter.

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Appendix A

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Appendix A

Lexington Office of Homelessness Prevention &

Intervention Emergency Weather Plan

This Emergency Heat Plan provides a coordinated response for times when extreme heat creates the immediate

need for expanded services to assist people experiencing homelessness in Lexington. Extreme temperatures

often force people to seek shelter who may not otherwise seek assistance. In some cases, people struggling with

mental illness may not seek shelter and require additional intervention for their own safety. This plan ensures

Lexington is prepared for these situations.

This year, the plan is adapted to comply with the following CDC guidelines.

Physical Distancing

Maintain social (physical) distancing within cooling centers, ideally at least six feet between individuals. Consider

separation of furniture and creating spaces for individual family units (families who live together do not need to maintain

physical distancing in a cooling center). In larger cooling center facilities, it may be possible to provide adequate space for

social distancing among visitors. Smaller cooling centers can limit the number of visitors, in accordance with local

guidelines that limit the size of gatherings. This could lower capacity, so consider setting up a greater number of smaller

cooling centers. If a lack of potential cooling center sites arises, emergency alternatives such as using parked air-conditioned

buses can be utilized.

Air Filtration

It may not be possible to locate cooling centers in buildings with high ventilation capacity similar to healthcare facilities. If

possible cooling centers should be equipped with air exchange systems, and be located in buildings with tall ceilings. Utilize

the highest efficiency filters that are compatible with the cooling center’s existing HVAC system, and adopt “clean-to-

dirty” directional airflows. If resources allow, ceiling fans with upward airflow rotation combined with upper-air ultraviolet

germicidal irradiation (UVGI) disinfection systems can be utilized. When conditions allow (low humidity), shaded outdoor

spaces with cross-draft airflow augmented by evaporative coolers may provide a safer alternative.

Cleaning

Follow the CDC cleaning and disinfection guidelines for community facilities, and cleaning facilities if someone is sick.

Because even individuals with no symptoms can still transmit the virus, and the virus can survive for several days on non-

porous surfaces, it is important to continue routine cleaning and disinfection (every day if possible) with a focus on high

touch surfaces, including those in common areas and bathrooms.

Communication

Posting signs at entrances and in strategic places providing instruction on hand hygiene, respiratory hygiene, cough

etiquette, and cloth face coverings.

Appendix A

Lexington Office of Homelessness Prevention &

Intervention Emergency Weather Plan

Last Updated 7/2/2020

Prevention Supplies

If available, provide COVID-19 prevention supplies onsite at cooling centers. Have supplies on hand for staff, volunteers,

and visitors, such as soap, alcohol-based hand sanitizers that contain at least 60% alcohol, tissues, and trash baskets. Visitors

and staff should wear a cloth face covering, or if supplies are available, be given a clean disposable facemask, even if they

are not showing any symptoms. Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has

trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.

Any time the plan has been activated; the Office of Homelessness will provide information on social media and

notify all organizations that work with people experiencing homelessness.

Donations for Extreme Heat

Please contact each agency prior to donating these items. Due to COVID-19 regulations, all agencies have a

process in place to comply with CDC guidelines. In general, agencies will be in need of the following:

Summer

Sunscreen

Deodorant

Bottled Water

Baseball Hats – Summer Shade Hats

Appendix A

Lexington Office of Homelessness Prevention &

Intervention Emergency Weather Plan

Last Updated 7/2/2020

Consistent Services

COVID-19 Pandemic Extended Services

Day Shelters

Adult Women and Adult Women with Children:

Salvation Army

736 West Main Street

Lexington, KY 40508

859-252-7706

Will operate as a 24/7/365 shelter for residents only.

Adult Men

Hope Center

360 West Loudon Avenue

Lexington, KY 40508

859-252-7881

Will operate as a 24/7/365 shelter for residents only.

Adult Men and Women

1055 Industry Road

Lexington, KY 40505

859-255-0301

Will operate as a 24/7/365 shelter for residents only.

Will provide outside, covered seating area for shade.

Will provide basic needs including food and water for those in

additional seating area.

Youth Ages 18-24 years of Age

Arbor Youth Services

540 West Third Street

Lexington, KY 40508

859-254-2501

Provides cooling center and basic needs between the hours of

9:00am – 4:00pm.

Transportation

HopeMobile – transportation to shaded areas providing water and

basic needs, and other materials. Operates Monday through Friday

during the day at different locations throughout the City.

859-252-7881

LexingtonStreet Outreach – transportation to shaded areas

providing water, basic needs, and other materials. Operates

Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 11:00 pm.

859-233-4600

Compassionate Caravan – transportation to shaded areas

providing water, basic needs, and other materials. .

Operates Saturday and Sunday during intense heat hours.

Lextran - People in need of a ride to a shelter or shaded area may

board Lextran buses at no charge.

Appendix A

Lexington Office of Homelessness Prevention &

Intervention Emergency Weather Plan

Last Updated 7/2/2020

Consistent Services, Detailed

Unaccompanied Women and Women with Children

Salvation Army

736 W. Main Street

Lexington, KY 40508

859-252-7706

Services Available: emergency shelter, meals, showers, and clothing as available.

Unaccompanied Men

Hope Center

360 W. Loudon Avenue Lexington, KY 40508

859-252-7881

Services Available: emergency shelter, clothing, meals, on-site HealthFirst clinic, non-medical

detox, employment information, access to Hope Center programming (Veteran’s Program,

Mental Health, Men’s Recovery, Employment, Social Services), and other services as needed.

Emergency shelter will have expanded capacity during inclement weather.

Unaccompanied Men and Women

Catholic Action Center

1055 Industry Road

Lexington, KY 40505

859-255-0301

Services Available: emergency shelter, meals, showers, phone service, and connection to social

services. Emergency shelter will have expanded capacity during inclement weather.

Children and Youth Ages 6 weeks to 17 years

Arbor Youth Services

323 South Upper Street

Lexington, KY 40507

859-254-2501

Services Available: Emergency shelter and individualized attention to secure basic needs and

appropriate shelter.

Appendix A

Lexington Office of Homelessness Prevention &

Intervention Emergency Weather Plan

Last Updated 7/2/2020

8 Day Shelters

Day Shelters are facilities open during daytime hours as a place for individuals with no other

place to seek refuge from emergency weather conditions. Each facility may have its own

eligibility criteria for entrance.

New Life Day Center

224 North Martin Luther King Blvd. Lexington, KY 40508

859-721-2325

Operating Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm; Saturday 8:30 am to 11:30 am

Services: Connections to employment, clothing, medical care, Social Security, and other

resources; storage lockers available.

Catholic Action Center

1055 Industry Road

Lexington, KY 40505

859-255-0301

Normal Operating Hours: 8:00 am to 10:00 pm – residents must check in for shelter bed by 9:30

pm.

Services: Meals, Showers, Phone Service, Connection to Social Services.

Arbor Youth Services Street Outreach Center (Youth 18-25 years old and their children) 540

West Third Street

Lexington, KY 40508

859-254-2501

• Operating Hours: Daily 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (extended hours as needed – no one turned out to the

street)

• Services: Individualized attention to secure basic needs and appropriate shelter.