Carthage, MO – Updated February 17, 2021, at 2:15 P.M.
Severe Winter Weather has affected Carthage and is expected to continue through Tuesday. Temps are expected to reach record lows of -10 in actual temps and precipitation contributing to even lower wind chills. This page will be updated throughout the winter weather alert to keep.
Shelters:
The Carthage Crisis Center lobby is available from 6 A.M. to 9 P.M. in the evenings. If one needs to stay overnight, they must pass a warrant check, and be interviewed and approved for space. 100 S. Main Street
Fair Acres Family YMCA has limited capacity at their main facility on 2600 S. Grand from 12 P.M. to 5 P.M.
Other shelters in Carthage are not known at this time. For information on how to shelter in place or create a public shelter: https://www.ready.gov/shelter
Additional links and concerns:
Keep cell phones and emergency equipment charged
Prevent Hypothermia & Frostbite
National Weather Service in Springfield
Missouri Department of Transportation Road Conditions
Liberty Electric Peak Usage Alert
