Shower facilities available for Jackson residents impacted by gas outage

Crews working to restore gas services
Published: Mar. 8, 2026 at 9:54 AM CDT|Updated: Mar. 9, 2026 at 4:21 PM CDT

JACKSON, Mo. (KFVS) - Officials in Jackson, Missouri announced that a nonprofit is helping out the community amid the ongoing gas service disruption.

According to the city of Jackson, Hope International has shower facilities for residents affected by the gas outage.

Hope International set up temporary mobile shower units around 2 p.m. Sunday, March 8. There is also one trailer with a washer and dryer for families to use.

They are located at the former Jackson Fire Administration building at 503 S. Hope Street.

The showers will open again from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, March 9.

The Jackson Fire Department said the showers will be available until the gas is back on.