Twin Tiers (WENY) -- As temperatures continue to drop dangerously low, there are resources in place to make sure everyone has a warm place to go to get out of the cold.

Catholic Charities is operating a warming station in Elmira.  It is open 24 hours a day, and aims to keep those experiencing homelessness safe and out of the cold, even if its just for a little while.  The warming station is at 160 High Street, the same building as the Elmira Community Kitchen. 

Those needing to use the warming shelter can go in the double doors with the awning.  Officials say the homeless shelter is also open with beds, and the warming station provides chairs.  Catholic Charities says they are offering more than just warmth in this chilly time.

"Typically a warming station, as mandated by the state, is open for a very small amount of time. But, what we've wanted to do, is open that up so that anyone can come because it is going to be so cold," said Katie Rhodes, the Marketing and Development Director for Catholic Charities of Chemung and Schuyler Counties.  "We're also providing food so they can get breakfast, lunch and dinner. We're doing coffee, hot chocolate, so they really just can come in, get warm, get out of the cold and then see if they would like to take advantage of the services, too, that we offer. If we can help them to work on housing or anything else that they might need."

Catholic Charities is also accepting donations of hats, gloves, scarves, and blankets for the warming center.  Those can be taken to the Samaritan Center on Elmira's South Side.

UPDATE 01/21: In Tompkins County a shelter is available in Ithaca located at 300 North Tioga Street. It has a warming center that is open 24 hours and an emergency shelter open from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m.

In Tioga County New York, county officials say that while no official Code Blue location is open, public spaces like libraries can be used by people looking to find safety away from the extreme cold. 

In Tioga County, Pennsylvania, Blossburg Fire and Ambulance and the Blossburg Baptist Church, both located on Main Street, are available as warming centers. While they will not be staffed all day, there will be phone numbers posted on the buildings you can call to get access.  

In Bradford County, the United Way staff will be on hand at Pine Street, Towanda location from 7 p.m. through 7 a.m. to help anyone who needs shelter away from the cold.