Emergency shelters available to Michiana residents amid severe weather
Posted: Mar 10, 2026 5:45 PM EDT
MGN SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Several emergency shelters are available for residents across Michiana. This list will be updated as we receive more information.
INDIANA 211 (FSSA: Indiana 211):
Elkhart County:
- Guidance Ministries (216 N 2nd St., Elkhart, IN)
- You can reach them at 574-296-7192 for more information.
- Faith Mission (801 Benham Ave., Elkhart, IN)
- You can reach them at 574-293-3406 for more information.
- First Light Mission (801 W Wilkinson St., Goshen, IN)
- You can reach them at 574-534-2300 for more information.
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Kosciusko County:
- Anyone needing shelter this evening, please contact the Syracuse Police Department at 574-457-5333. A shelter will be provided at Wawasee High School.
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Starke County:
- Bass Lake Firehouse South Station (7224 US 35, Knox, IN)
- Enter through the side door.
- Washington Township Community Building (20 N State Road 23, Knox, IN)
- You can reach them at 574-249-3159 for more information.
MICHGAN 211 (Michigan 211):
St. Joseph County
- United Methodist Church (305 E Main St., Centerville, MI)
- The shelter will open when a severe weather watch is issued and remain open during any severe storm warnings.