Emergency Services, Department of

The Warming Center/Shelter has been activated, and will be open on an EVENING schedule (OPEN 7PM THROUGH 9AM) effective Friday, October 31 through Sunday, November 30.

On Monday, December 1, the warming shelter will be operational 24/7 through March 31, 2026.

The center is located at the 2nda Iglesia La Mision Church, 80 Elmendorf St, Kingston NY 12401.

The center can be contacted directly at (845) 334-0551.

Law Enforcement agencies or any other organizations that come in contact with or becomes aware of any individuals that are in need of sheltering can bring them to the warming center.

The Family of Woodstock Hotline can be reached at (845) 338-2370.

The Emergency Services Department coordinates efforts to prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters. The Department operates 911 and supports emergency service agencies within Ulster County.

Emergency services includes traditional emergency responders such as police, fire and emergency medical services (EMS), along with the 911 dispatchers and the entire emergency management community. The common goal of all of these groups is to save lives. There are thousands of members of the emergency services community ranging from career personnel to volunteers. These men and women work around the clock to ensure the safety of Ulster County’s citizens. They do it with compassion, dedication and professionalism.


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Department Head

Photo of Everett Erichsen, Director of Emergency Services

Everett Erichsen

Director, Ulster County Department of Emergency Services