The Winter Contingency Plan has been developed to provide relief to people experiencing homelessness in Indianapolis and Central Indiana when inclement weather occurs. This plan is intended to serve as a guide to prevent people experiencing homelessness from experiencing serious harm or death during the winter season.
The Winter Contingency Plan for the 2026-2027 season is not yet available. To review the Winter Contingency Report from last year, please click the button below.
The Office of Public Health and Safety (OPHS) has connected with the Indy Parks team to ensure all available locations are open and accessible during the current heat advisory to help residents stay cool and safe.
The City of Indianapolis issued a heat safety press release yesterday advising residents to take precautions as heat index values are expected to reach dangerous levels over the next several days. We encourage you to share the following resources with anyone who may need relief from the heat:
For the latest updates on facility hours and availability, residents can follow Indy Parks on social media:
Please encourage residents to:
As recovery efforts continue in flood-impacted areas, we also encourage volunteers, residents, and contractors working outdoors to take frequent breaks, seek shade or air conditioning when possible, and remain well hydrated.
The City’s full press release is attached below. Thank you for helping us share these important resources and keep our community safe during this period of extreme heat.
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