KC Hall in Kaplan a warming center

KAPLAN — There will be a warming center set up at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Kaplan through this Wednesday afternoon.
The KC Hall is located at 1007 N Lejeune Ave.
Kaplan Mayor Mike Kloesel thanked the group for making the warming center possible.
“I want to personally thank the entire Knights of Columbus organization and Mr. Felix Guidry,” Kloesel said, “for stepping up and answering my request to open their hall as a warming shelter due to the extreme cold temperatures we are expecting Monday to Wednesday.”
The local Knights of Columbus organization working in conjunction with the American Red Cross to provide a warm place for people to go that might need help or unable to provide for themselves. They will have cots and blankets for the elderly. If you need to go to the warming shelter please bring what you can with regards to blankets, sleeping bags, etc.
“The Knights will also try to provide a warm soup or gumbo if someone is hungry,” Kloesel said.
If you have questions or need assistance the KC Hall phone number is 337-643-9805 and that number will be manned beginning Monday afternoon.
:The police department will search and clear anyone going into the shelter to ensure there are no weapons or drugs entering the shelter,” the mayor added.