ORANGE COUNTY- Amid cold temperatures, three warming centers have opened in Orange County, one in each of the county’s cities: Middletown, Newburgh, and Port Jervis.
“With these warming centers available across the County, we are doing our best to make sure that residents who need it can find respite from the cold,” said Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus.
Middletown’s warming center, located at 8-10 Mulberry Street in Middletown is open every day at 9 p.m. and doors lock each evening at 9:30 p.m. Guests must depart each morning by 9:00 a.m. and there are extended morning hours in November and December with the facility remaining open Saturdays until 10:30 a.m. and Sundays until 12:30 p.m.
Middletown’s warming station is for adults over the age of 18, children not permitted. Dinner served each night between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. and late arrivals should report to Middletown Police Station for transportation. The warming station has a capacity of 30 guests.
Newburgh’s warming station is located at Newburgh Ministry (Hope Safe Tavern) at 13 Bridge Street in Newburgh. Doors are closed between 9:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. and guests may remain during the daytime if they are staying overnight. This warming station is for adults only and late arrivals are only admitted with a police escort or after a hospital discharge. Both breakfast and dinner are provided to guests.
Port Jervis’ warming station is located at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church at 31 West Main Street in Port Jervis. Doors are open from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. and guests must depart by 7 a.m. Arrivals between 10 p.m. and 6 p.m. are admitted with a Port Jervis Police escort. The warming station has a capacity of between 15 and 18 guests and a hot dinner, as well as showers and donated clothing is available.
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