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id: afd8521e29
section: housing
first_reported: 2026-11-13 16:41 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 20:00 EST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Central Ohio winter warming centers open as temperatures drop

According to the Community Shelter Board, winter warming centers are open across Central Ohio as temperatures drop. The first, 3rd Shift Warming Cooling Center, opened Friday morning.

Section: [Housing & Homelessness](/columbus/section/housing.md) · Entities: [Community Shelter Board](/columbus/wiki/community-shelter-board.md), [3rd Shift Warming Cooling Center](/columbus/wiki/3rd-shift-warming-cooling-center.md)

## Coverage

- [ABC6 (WSYX)](https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/central-ohio-winter-warming-centers-open-as-temperatures-drop-star-house-community-center-recreation-columbus-metropolitan-library-locations-cold-third-shift-cooling-center-information-resources), 2026-11-13 16:41 EST: Central Ohio winter warming centers open as temperatures drop
- [FOX28 (WTTE)](https://myfox28columbus.com/news/local/central-ohio-winter-warming-centers-open-as-temperatures-drop-star-house-community-center-recreation-columbus-metropolitan-library-locations-cold-third-shift-cooling-center-information-resources), 2026-11-13 16:41 EST: Central Ohio winter warming centers open as temperatures drop
- [NBC4 (WCMH)](https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/columbus/columbus-warming-center-opens-ahead-of-cold-weather/), 2026-11-13 20:00 EST: Columbus warming center opens ahead of cold weather

Headline and summary written by the Acta Diurna desk from the coverage above. Read the original reporting for full detail.