Winter Warming Centers & Safety 2026

Click the links below to access information on Warming Centers and other important resources for winter weather.

Winter Warming Centers & Homelessness Resources

• 24/7 Homeless Hotline for Emergency Shelter: (614) 274-7000
• Food Line: (614) 341-2282
• Full List & Map of Columbus Warming Centers from Community Shelter Board
• COTA Bus Rides are FREE on days with cold advisory or warning
• Columbus Street Card
• Emergency Dog Boarding During Extreme Cold at Franklin County Dog Shelter
• Freshtrak: Find Food Pantries Near You

More Essential Resources

• Free Home Weatherization Services for Eligible Residents from MORPC
• HEAP Winter Crisis Utility Help
• AEP Ohio Outage Map
• Columbus Warrior Watch: See when roads in your neighborhood will be plowed
• OHGO: Real-time Ohio Traffic
• GasBuddy: Search for cheapest gas prices near you
• CAP4Kids Food Resource List
• CAP4Kids Clothing & Hygiene Items Resource List

Winter Safety

• National Weather Service: Weather forecasts and safety information
• Ready.gov: Winter Weather Preparedness
• How to Prepare Your Home for Winter Weather
• Playing Outside in Winter & Keeping Kids Safe