List of warming centers, overnight shelters

Though power is being restored rapidly within the city of Cape Girardeau, spotty outages are expected to last throughout Thursday. Temperatures will dip into the 20s tonight, according to the National Weather Service.

Several warming centers and storm shelters have opened (list below).

The elderly, small children and infants are extremely susceptible to cold temperatures, according to the They should stay indoors at temperatures above 70 degrees. Dress appropriately to go outside, layering clothing. Remember (to quote your mom), wear a hat.

The city of Cape Girardeau has asked area churches and members of the public to check on the welfare and members. The city would also like to encourage residents to check on their family members and neighbors frequently. Encourage those without heat to visit a warming center or overnight shelter.

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY

The Osage Community Centre in Cape Girardeau, 1625 N. Kingshighway; 573-334-285. Red Cross Shelter

The Salvation Army at 701 Good Hope St. in Cape Girardeau. Open until 9 p.m. 335-7000

Immaculate Conception School, 208 Hope St/ at East Madison Street in Jackson. 573-897-2922.

BOLLINGER COUNTY

First Baptist Church, 502 Broadway, Marble Hill; 573-238-2545

First Baptist Church, 591 N. Liberty St. (Route N), Delta, Mo.; 794-2478

SCOTT COUNTY

Scott County Sheriff's Department training facility at the jail, 214 S. New Madrid St., in Benton.

Meals provided by the Salvation Army; also supplying beds and blankets, with help from the Red Cross.

"We do have the ability to shelter overnight if need be. We have shelters that can be set up in a minute's notice," said Joel Evans, Scott County emergency management director. "There's been a lot of neighbors checking on neighbors."

If someone does need shelter, call the sheriff's office 573-545-3525.

The City of Cape Girardeau is working together with the Red Cross and the Cape County Transit Authority to help provide transportation for those in need of a warm place to stay.

To get transportation to warming centers, call the Cape Girardeau County Transit Authority at 335-5533.