Shawnee warming centers take in more than 91 people during sub-freezing temps

Shelter Manager Felicia Brooks-Veazey and Restore Shawnee CEO Rev. David Henry have been pouring their all into helping the homeless and those without heat. They are shown here at the warming center at Higher Ground Church in Shawnee on Jan. 29. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
Shelter Manager Felicia Brooks-Veazey and Restore Shawnee CEO Rev. David Henry have been pouring their all into helping the homeless and those without heat. They are shown here at the warming center at Higher Ground Church in Shawnee on Jan. 29. Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun

Between Jan. 24 and 26, the temperatures were brutally cold. The highs were 12, 13 and 24 degrees Fahrenheit, respectively, and around eight inches of snow fell in the Norman Forecast Office area, according to the National Weather Service website.

During that time, most people stayed hunkered down in their homes, if they had the choice.

Now, imagine if that wasn’t an option, and there was no home, o…