Allen County shelters expand as outages continue after winter stormShare This StoryemailPrintLinkedinRedditWhatsappSCOTTSVILLE, Ky. (WNKY) – Emergency warming shelters in Allen County have expanded operations as families continue to deal with power and water outages following this week’s winter storm. He said county emergency officials and county judge-executive Dennis Harper approved the use of Fire Station Two, so the operation could serve more people. Volunteers say many families arriving at the shelters are dealing with extended outages and difficult conditions at home. Community organizations, churches and the Allen County school system have helped provide meals and supplies to both shelter locations. As power is gradually restored across the county, shelter operators say the number of guests has begun to decline, but they remain ready to help as long as outages continue.