Kelly Lane by Darlene Harley

04/07/2025

SUNDAY THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT WHITE FLAG WARMING CENTER & PET SHELTERING (posted April 6, 2025)

According to National Weather Service (Paducah), White Flag criteria (32°F or below air temperature or wind chill) will be met Sunday-Tuesday night (April 6-8, 2025). No other nights are forecasted to meet White Flag criteria at this time.

A White Flag event signals the opening of an overnight emergency shelter that will be open to all men, women, and children.

• Hours of Operation: 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 A.M unless beds are available at another shelter

• Location: Daniel Pitino Shelter
501 Walnut Street
Owensboro, KY 42301

• Meals: Available at Daniel Pitino Shelter during normal meal hours.

• Transportation Options:
o Monday-Friday: on WHITE FLAG nights, Owensboro Transit System will provide free bus transportation to Daniel Pitino shelter between the hours of 4-6 pm. **Inform the bus driver you are going to the White Flag shelter. **

o Saturday and Sunday: Contact Daniel Pitino Shelter at 270-688-9000 if transportation is necessary.

o Self Transportation: Those seeking shelter on White Flag nights may transport themselves to Daniel Pitino Shelter between 6:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M.

• Questions:
o Residents: Contact Daniel Pitino Shelter at 270-688-9000.
o Media::
 City of Owensboro: Shaelie Clark Valez
 Daviess County Fiscal Court: Jordan Rowe

• OVERNIGHT PET SHELTERING AVAILABLE DURING WHITE FLAG NIGHTS
o On White Flag nights ONLY
o Only for homeless/unhoused residents seeking shelter during White Flag nights
o Homeless or unhoused with pets:
 Pets will be kept in a cage with blankets on the floor
 Cages are in an insulated garage with the heat set at 60 degrees
 Evening meal and water supplied
 Hours are 8PM to 5AM
 Pick up (8PM) of pet will be at CrossRoads, St Benedict’s, or Pitino shelter
 Return delivery (5:00 AM) of pet will be back to point of pick up
 If owner is not there to pick up pet, it will be taken to Daviess County Animal Care and Control
 Please call or stop by CrossRoads (270) 240-2773, St Benedict’s (270) 541-1003 , or Daniel Pitino shelter (270) 688-9000 to coordinate pet pick up

White Flag is coordinated by Daviess County Emergency Management and the Homeless Coalition of Ohio Valley, with the support of Daviess County Fiscal Court, the City of Owensboro, and participating shelters within Daviess County.

03/21/2024

03/15/2024

DATE: March 15, 2024

RE: WHITE FLAG WARMING CENTER & PET SHELTERING

*SUNDAY NIGHT ONLY*

According to National Weather Service (Paducah), White Flag criteria (32°F or below air temperature or wind chill) will be met Sunday night (March 17, 2024). Extension will likely be required Monday night, in which additional notifications will be sent Monday morning.

A White Flag event signals the opening of an overnight emergency shelter that will be open to all men, women, and children.

Hours of Operation: 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 A.M, unless beds are available at another shelter.

• Location: Daniel Pitino Shelter
501 Walnut Street
Owensboro, KY 42301

Meals: Available at Daniel Pitino Shelter during normal meal hours.

Transportation Options:
o Monday-Friday: on WHITE FLAG nights, Owensboro Transit System will provide free bus transportation to Daniel Pitino shelter between the hours of 4-6 pm. **Inform the bus driver you are going to the White Flag shelter. **

o Saturday and Sunday: Contact Daniel Pitino Shelter at 270-688-9000 if transportation is necessary.

o Self Transportation: Those seeking shelter on White Flag nights may transport themselves to Daniel Pitino Shelter between 6:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M.

• Questions:
o Residents: Contact Daniel Pitino Shelter at 270-688-9000.
o Media::
 City of Owensboro: Shaelie Clark Valez
 Daviess County Fiscal Court: Jordan Rowe
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• OVERNIGHT PET SHELTERING AVAILABLE DURING WHITE FLAG NIGHTS
o On White Flag nights ONLY
o Only for homeless/unhoused residents seeking shelter during White Flag nights
o Homeless or unhoused with pets:
 Pets will be kept in a cage with blankets on the floor
 Cages are in an insulated garage with the heat set at 60 degrees
 Evening meal and water supplied
 Hours are 8PM to 5AM
 Pick up (8PM) of pet will be at CrossRoads, St Benedict’s, or Pitino shelter
 Return delivery (5:00 AM) of pet will be back to point of pick up
 If owner is not there to pick up pet, it will be taken to Daviess County Animal Care and Control
 Please call or stop by CrossRoads (270) 240-2773, St Benedict’s (270) 541-1003 , or Daniel Pitino shelter (270) 688-9000 to coordinate pet pick up

White Flag is coordinated by Daviess County Emergency Management and the Homeless Coalition of Ohio Valley, with the support of Daviess County Fiscal Court, the City of Owensboro, and participating shelters within Daviess County.

Andy Ball, Director
Daviess County Emergency Management Agency
221 Allen Street
Owensboro, KY 42303
(W): 270-685-8448
Fax: 270-685-8464

03/15/2024

02/23/2024

DATE: February 23, 2024
RE: WHITE FLAG WARMING CENTER & PET SHELTERING

According to National Weather Service (Paducah), White Flag criteria (32°F or below air temperature or wind chill) will be met tonight and Saturday night (February 23-24, 2024). No other nights are forecasted to meet criteria until next Wednesday night, in which additional notifications will be sent Wednesday morning as necessary.

A White Flag event signals the opening of an overnight emergency shelter that will be open to all men, women, and children.

Hours of Operation: 6:00 P.M. – 7:00 A.M, unless beds are available at another shelter.

Location: Daniel Pitino Shelter
501 Walnut Street
Owensboro, KY 42301

Meals: Available at Daniel Pitino Shelter during normal meal hours.

Transportation Options:
o Monday-Friday: on WHITE FLAG nights, Owensboro Transit System will provide free bus transportation to Daniel Pitino shelter between the hours of 4-6 pm. **Inform the bus driver you are going to the White Flag shelter. **

o Saturday and Sunday: Contact Daniel Pitino Shelter at 270-688-9000 if transportation is necessary.

o Self Transportation: Those seeking shelter on White Flag nights may transport themselves to Daniel Pitino Shelter between 6:00 P.M. and 7:00 A.M.

Questions:
o Residents: Contact Daniel Pitino Shelter at 270-688-9000.
o Media::
 City of Owensboro: Shaelie Clark Valez
 Daviess County Fiscal Court: Jordan Rowe

OVERNIGHT PET SHELTERING AVAILABLE DURING WHITE FLAG NIGHTS
o On White Flag nights ONLY
o Only for homeless/unhoused residents seeking shelter during White Flag nights
o Homeless or unhoused with pets:
 Pets will be kept in a cage with blankets on the floor
 Cages are in an insulated garage with the heat set at 60 degrees
 Evening meal and water supplied
 Hours are 8PM to 5AM
 Pick up (8PM) of pet will be at CrossRoads, St Benedict’s, or Pitino shelter
 Return delivery (5:00 AM) of pet will be back to point of pick up
 If owner is not there to pick up pet, it will be taken to Daviess County Animal Care and Control
 Please call or stop by CrossRoads (270) 240-2773, St Benedict’s (270) 541-1003 , or Daniel Pitino shelter (270) 688-9000 to coordinate pet pick up

White Flag is coordinated by Daviess County Emergency Management and the Homeless Coalition of Ohio Valley, with the support of Daviess County Fiscal Court, the City of Owensboro, and participating shelters within Daviess County.

Andy Ball, Director
Daviess County Emergency Management Agency
221 Allen Street
Owensboro, KY 42303
(W): 270-685-8448
Fax: 270-685-8464

01/01/2024

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05/18/2023

Daviess County Fiscal Court is hiring Seasonal Park Attendants for the summer and fall.

If you love the outdoors and need a part-time job, this is a great opportunity! To apply, you must be 18 years of age with night and weekend availability.

The starting wage is $13 per hour, and park attendants will work no more than 30 hours per week.

Find the job description and employment application at https://www.daviessky.org/.

02/01/2023

NOW HIRING: Join the Daviess County Fire Department as a Firefighter/EMT.

𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D.
- Associates Degree in Fire Science or 2 Years Experience
- Valid Drivers License
- Certified EMT
- Current Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT)
- International Fire Safety Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), Fire Fighter I Written Exam

Lateral Transfer Available
Competitive Salary & Excellent Benefits. EOE

Applications will be accepted through February 14, 2023 at https://www.daviessky.org/.

02/01/2023

01/31/2023

A shoutout to the Daviess County Road Department for their work in difficult conditions today!

This plow was running along Wayne Bridge Road near Panther Creek Park.