12/14/2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
City of Farmington, Missouri Prepares for Impactful Cold this Weekend
Farmington, Missouri (December 11, 2025) – The National Weather Service is predicting very cold air moving into the Farmington area this weekend. The coldest temperatures are expected Saturday night into Sunday morning, and dangerously cold wind chill values are likely. Confidence is high that temperatures near zero will combine with wind to produce wind chill values of -10 to -25 degrees. The coldest period will be early Sunday morning.
The City of Farmington urges residents to take precautions and reminds the public that all City-operated buildings open to the public during normal business hours may be used as warming locations.
WARMING LOCATIONS:
Farmington City Hall
110 W Columbia St
8:00AM – 4:30PM (Mon–Fri)
Development Services / City Light & Water
101 S Jefferson St
8:00AM – 4:30PM (Mon–Fri)
Farmington Civic Center
2 Black Knight Dr
5:00AM – 8:00PM (Mon–Fri)
7:00AM – 6:00PM (Saturday)
8:00AM – 6:00PM (Sunday)
Farmington Public Library
101 N A St
10:00AM – 9:00PM (Mon–Thurs)
10:00AM – 6:00PM (Fri)
10:00AM – 4:00PM (Sat)
Farmington Police Department
310 Ste. Genevieve Ave
Open 24/7
Farmington Fire Department
222 E Columbia St
Open 24/7
Additional warming shelters throughout St. Francois County are also available. For assistance in getting to the nearest shelter, residents may call Central Dispatch at 573-431-3131.
EMERGENCY OVERNIGHT SHELTERS
The Uplift Emergency Winter Overnight Shelter, located at 609 Wallace Road in Farmington, is operated by East Missouri Action Agency, and offers shelter from 5:00pm-8:00am daily. If the daytime temperature is 40 degrees or below, the shelter will be open twenty-four hours a day.
Anyone is eligible to stay at the Uplift Shelter, with the exception of s*x offenders and those who have been previously banned. The shelter houses, men, women, and children. Please call 573-454-2304 for information about staying at the shelter. For the most current updates and volunteer opportunities, please follow the Uplift Shelter page.
Additional overnight options include:
• Southeast Missouri Family Violence Council – 573-358-3913
• Shared Blessings Transitional Housing – 573-358-2998
Both facilities are located in Bonne Terre and provide long-term support and housing resources for those experiencing homelessness. Please call for more information about staying at any of the facilities listed.
DAY SHELTERS
East Missouri Action Agency also operates the Uplift Day Shelter. The Day Shelter, located at 605 Wallace Road in Farmington, is now open from 8:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 4:00pm Monday through Thursday.
The Uplift Day Shelter offers solutions for those experiencing homelessness. This includes providing nutritious meals, showers, laundry, case management, resource connections, job search coaching and support, and additional services to help meet basic needs and promote stability. Those in need may contact the shelter at 573-454-2304 for more information about services.
COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS
Farmington Emergency Management Director Josh McAtee encourages residents to check on neighbors, friends, family members, and pets. “Make sure everyone has adequate shelter during the extreme cold,” said McAtee. “Residents may also sign up for emergency alerts at www.farmington-mo.gov/smart911 or through the Farmington, MO Citizen Services app.”
The Farmington Public Works Department reminds homeowners to take steps to prevent frozen pipes during the extreme cold, including:
• Leaving a small stream of water running when temperatures stay below freezing for an extended period
• Ensuring manufactured home skirting is secure
• Ensuring your home is properly insulated
• Removing garden hoses from outside faucets
• Knowing how to shut off your home’s water supply
• Contacting a licensed plumber if pipes freeze
Taking these precautions can prevent significant damage and costly repairs. If you experience a water line break, you may contact the City of Farmington Public Works Department at 573-756-0608, or after hours and during holiday office closures at 573-431-3131.
For more information, please contact the Farmington Office of Emergency Management at 573-756-2324.
Joshua McAtee
Emergency Management Director
City of Farmington
