 Winter Storm Alert for District 4
We are expecting Inclement weather over the weekend, which could lead to hazardous travel conditions and possible LG&E power outages. Please take time now to prepare and stay safe.
Safety Tips
• Stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary
• Charge phones, medical devices, and backup batteries
• Keep flashlights and extra batteries nearby (avoid candles if possible)
• If using space heaters or generators, follow safety instructions and never use them indoors
• Check on seniors, neighbors, and anyone with medical needs
Food & Water Plan (in case of power loss)
• Have at least 3 days of non-perishable food per person
• Canned goods, peanut butter, granola bars, tuna, beans, soup
• Stock 1 gallon of water per person per day
• Keep a manual can opener
• If you have refrigerated insulin or medications, prepare a cooler with ice packs
• Cook meals ahead of time if possible
If the Power Goes Out
• Keep refrigerator and freezer doors closed as much as possible • Use blankets and layers to stay warm
• Call 211 for warming centers, food assistance, or emergency resources
Please continue to monitor local weather updates and LG&E alerts. Your safety is the priority. Let’s look out for one another, D4. ❄️
Helpful Resources
 If you must drive during a winter storm, stock your car with the essentials. A well-stocked kit can make a huge difference if you become stranded.
Consider including:
- Blanket or warm clothing
- Ice scraper and snow brush
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Portable phone charger
- First-aid kit
- Bottled water and non-perishable snacks
- Jumper cables
- Small shovel
- Sand, cat litter, or traction mats
- Emergency flares or reflective triangles
- Gloves and hand warmers
 When winter weather arrives, one of the most common questions we receive is: “When will my street be plowed?”
Louisville Metro’s Snow Map is the best resource for residents to check snow route coverage and monitor treatment progress during a storm.
What are snow routes?
Louisville Metro treats and plows only the roads included in our 111 officially designated snow routes. These routes are selected because they carry the highest traffic volumes, connect neighborhoods to major corridors, and provide access to hospitals, schools, emergency services, and major employers.
Neighborhood streets and private roads are not part of Louisville Metro’s snow routes, and interstates and ramps are maintained by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC).
If your street isn’t on a Metro snow route and you live within a suburban city or municipality in Jefferson County, snow removal may be handled by your local government. Residents should check with their city hall or public works department for specifics.
Residents whose streets are not included should also consider planning ahead with neighbors, homeowner associations, or property managers to manage local snow and ice removal.
How to use the Snow Map
The Snow Map helps residents see which Metro routes have been treated or plowed during an active snow event.
Here’s how to use it:
- Visit louisvilleky.gov/snowand select “Snow Map.”
- Type your address into the search bar to see whether your street is part of a Metro snow route.
- View treatment progress; the map shows when a roadway on a Metro route was last treated or plowed.
- Keep in mind that a road marked as “plowed” does not mean it is fully clear or dry — especially if snow continues to fall or temperatures remain below freezing.
The Snow Map helps residents understand where crews are working, which roads are included in Metro’s responsibilities, and how snow operations progress during a storm. It also helps drivers make more informed travel decisions during winter weather.
For storm updates and to access the Snow Map, visit louisvilleky.gov/snow
 Louisville is ready to keep our city safe and moving during winter weather. This year, we're enhancing our snow operations to better prepare for winter weather and improve how we respond during snow and ice events. Here, you’ll find everything you need to stay safe, connected, and informed during snow and ice events.
Quick Links & Resources
Extreme Weather Shelter License
Protecting those in need from the harsh winter elements starts with community action. If your organization wants to support those in need this winter, don’t wait. Apply for an Extreme Weather Shelter license today! Licenses are required for short-term use during severe weather emergencies, and approval must happen before a weather event. Start the application process today so you’re ready when it matters most.
Approved Extreme Weather Shelters
St. John Center
- 700 East Muhammad Ali Blvd.
Louisville, KY 40202
- For single men
- Capacity: 20 men
- Please contact St. John Center for more information (502) 568-6758
Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral
- 421 S. 2nd St. Louisville, KY 40202
- For women (and their minors as necessary)
- Capacity: 15 women (plus their minors)
- Intake begins at 6 p.m., departure is at 6:30 a.m. the next morning
Grace Immanuel Church of Christ
- 1612 Story Ave. Louisville, KY 40206
- For men
- Capacity: 10 men
- Intake begins at 6 pm, departure is at 6:30 a.m. the next morning
Operation White Flag
Operation White Flag goes into effect during periods of extreme cold. Participating shelters include:
Salvation Army
- For single men and women
- 911 S. Brook St.
- Check-in: Women at 5:30 p.m., Men at 6 p.m.
- Reservations: Call (502) 637-2337, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. (optional, guarantees a bed)
- Capacity: 10 beds for men, 10 for women
- (Normal operating hours will transition into day shelter hours)
Wayside Christian Mission
- For single men, women, and families
- 432 E. Jefferson St.
- No reservations required during White Flag; first come, first served
- Capacity: ~200 (100 with mats)
Daytime Warming Centers
Two day-warming centers will operate during extreme weather:
Hope Rescued
- 2833 Garfield Ave
- 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Saturday, January 24
- Sunday, January 25
- Monday, January 26
- Tuesday, January 27
- (928) 277-7206
Exodus Family Ministries
- 2020 Garrs Lane
- 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Saturday, January, 24
- Sunday, January, 25
- Monday, January, 26
- Tuesday, January, 27
- (502) 614-8544 or (502) 823-88
Additional Neighborhood Places will also offer warming space during normal business hours. Louisville Free Public Libraries will be open as warming centers during normal operating hours: www.lfpl.org
Day Shelters
St. John Center
- 700 E Muhammad Ali Blvd
- (Men 18 years or older)
- Mon-Tues: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Wed: 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Thurs-Sun: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
- (When operation white flag is in effect, overnight stays are allowed for men only)
Salvation Army
- 911 South Brook Street
- Mon-Friday 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Lunch: 12:30 p.m.-1 p.m.: 20 per staff up to 40 people max
Re:Center Ministries
- 757 S. Brook St
- Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
- Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
- (502) 584-6543
- (Women only during daytime operating hours, men only for overnight stays)
Uniting Partners for Women and Children (UP)
- 425 South 2nd St.
- MWF: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Drop-in Center
St. Vincent DePaul
- 1029 S. Preston Street
- M-F 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Closed for lunch from 12 p.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Accepts up to 15 male or female adults (18 years or older) on a first come, first served basis. You do not need to make an appointment nor be unhoused to utilize this program. Please note it will not be open to children (infant to 17 years old)
Winter Safety Tips
This information can also be found at, https://louisvilleky.gov/government/mayor-craig-greenberg/mayor-greenbergs-snow-resource-page
 As we prepare for a winter storm, remember you can call 211 for non-emergency needs like shelter, food, and even utility assistance and help with critical home repairs.
Calling is free and confidential.
The helpline is open 24/7 every day of the year.
Due to the impending severe weather, there will be no garbage or recycling collection on Saturday (regular Friday collection delayed due to holiday).
In addition, because crews will be fully engaged in snow response and road-clearing efforts, recycling drop-off locations will not be serviced this weekend, and residents are being asked not to use these sites until regular service can resume.
All staffed waste facilities will also be closed on Saturday, January 24, including: • Waste Reduction Center • Haz Bin • Staffed recycling locations
We appreciate your support in helping communicate these changes and ensuring residents are aware of the temporary service impacts as our teams work to maintain community safety during the winter weather.
A significant winter storm is expected this weekend with dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills behind the storm.
Below is the updated briefing photos. If you have trouble reading the images they can also be found at, https://www.weather.gov/media/lmk/DssPacket.pdf .
          
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