The St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren County Continuum of Care works with area churches to provide the Emergency Weather response program (EWR). For those wanting to learn more about volunteering with the program, contact Danielle Borunda at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

WINTER

This program is activated to provide safe sleep overnight when the weather is predicted to be 20 degrees or below, at local area churches. Find out if the program is activated by calling 636-344-0177 after 3:00 PM on the night the safe sleep location is needed. The recording will provide the location and time the location is open for safe sleep. If transportation assistance to the safe sleep location is needed, volunteer transportation dispatchers will return calls later in the day and arrange transportation to the open shelter. 

SUMMER
A Cooling Center Program is avalable for St. Charles County now through August 2025. A center will activate when an excessive heat advisory is announced and temperatures are forecast to 100 or more degrees for two or more days.

• Activated days: Centers are open from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
• Locations: They will rotate between three local church locations in St. Charles County.
• Check Status: Always call the EWR hotline at 636-344-0177 at 9:00 AM. for daily activation status and location. The recording will run until 5:00 PM.

Please note: Transportation to the centers is not available. Plan ahead to stay cool and safe!