The Salvation Army in Cape Girardeau will serve as an emergency overnight warming center beginning Monday, January 15.

When AccuWeather predicts temperatures at or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit, the building will open at 7 p.m. with lights out at 11 p.m. The doors will be locked at 10 p.m. with no re-entry, and guests must leave at 7 a.m. TSA hopes to serve a hot meal in the evening and have breakfast items and coffee available in the morning. The building will be vacated and close at 7 a.m. to allow time for TSA staff and volunteers to clean and prepare to open during normal business hours of 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The facility will not open if another group scheduled an event at the facility or there are not enough volunteers to
ensure the safety of everyone.