Warming centers to operate in Johnson County on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day

Johnson County will again offer warming centers as safe, warm daytime spaces this holiday season when other public buildings are closed.

The warming centers will be open regardless of weather. Phone charging, snacks and hot drinks will be available at the facilities.

Warming centers available include:

• Dec. 25, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Johnson County Youth and Family Services Center, at 920 W. Spruce St., in Olathe.
• Jan. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Christ Community Church, 13330 W. 62nd Terrace, in Shawnee.
• Jan. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Salvation Army, 420 E. Santa Fe St., in Olathe.

These additional warming centers will supplement other warming centers in Johnson County that are only open during their host building's normal operating business hours, which typically do not include holidays.

They will be activated in partnership with Johnson County Government and United Community Services of Johnson County.

While Johnson County Library's branches and both Olathe Public Library branches normally serve as warming centers during their operating hours, they will be closed and will not be available at various times during the holiday season. Both library systems' holiday hours are listed on their websites.

Information on other warming centers in Johnson County is available at jocogov.org/winter.