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How To Find Additional Warming Stations Nationwide

Tenants Rights Evictions and Repairs:

Housing Rights

***MANY AREAS HAVE CLOSED THEIR STORM SHELTERS. SOME REMAIN OPEN DUE TO COLD TEMPERATURES. PLEASE CALL AHEAD AND CONFIRM SHELTERS ARE STILL OPEN

NORTH CAROLINA SHELTERS

Find a full county by county list here on readync.gov.

• RedCross shelter list: redcross.org/shelter and redcross.org/refugios

BUNCOMBE COUNTY

Winter Shelter & Code Purple Sites:
If you or someone you know is in need of shelter during cold weather, call (828)-785-4855.

• Safe Shelter (91 New Leicester Hwy)
  Type: Winter Shelter (nightly)
  Capacity: 40
  Population: Men
  Transit Route: WE1 West
  
• Safe Shelter (27 Balm Grove)
  Type: Winter Shelter (nightly)
  Capacity: 10
  Population: Women
  Transit Route: W2, W1, W6
  
• ABCCM Transformation Village (30 Olin Haven Way)
  Type: Code Purple
  Capacity: 35
  Population: Women, women with children
  Transit Route: W2
  
• Salvation Army (204 Haywood St)
  Type: Code Purple
  Capacity: 16
  Population: Men
  Transit Route: W5, WE1 West, WE2 West
  
• Homeward Bound/AHOPE (19 N. Ann St)
  Type: Code Purple
  Population: Couples/people with pets
  Transit Routes: W6, WE1 West, WE2 West
  
• Transportation Support:
   When Code Purple is called, bus transit through ART is free to all sites at night and to downtown the following morning. People seeking shelter should contact a provider for assistance with accessing transportation to Winter Shelter when Code Purple has not been called.

Hotels

Ask about snow rate. They should have generators/power

• AC Hotel Asheville – Biltmore Village
828-277-0026

• Aloft Asheville Downtown
828-232-2838

• Bent Creek Lodge
828-654-9040

• Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville
828-348-4850

• Clarion Inn Biltmore Village
828-673-8573

• Comfort Suites Outlet Center
828-665-4000

• Country Inn & Suites Asheville Downtown Tunnel Road
828-254-4311

• Courtyard by Marriott Asheville – Biltmore Village
828-782-5000

• Courtyard by Marriott Asheville – Airport
828-684-5000

• DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville – Biltmore
828-274-1800

• DoubleTree by Hilton Asheville Downtown
828-505-8500

• Element Asheville Downtown
828-575-5881

• Embassy Suites by Hilton Asheville Downtown
828-407-0422

• Fairfield Inn & Suites Asheville Tunnel Road
828-274-2001

• Grand Bohemian Lodge Asheville
828-505-2949

• Hampton Inn & Suites – Biltmore Area
828-575-9593

• Hampton Inn & Suites Asheville – Biltmore Village
828-277-1800

• Hampton Inn Asheville – Tunnel Road
828-255-9220

• Hilton Garden Inn Asheville South
828-633-6024

• Holiday Inn Asheville – Biltmore West
828-665-2161

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Asheville Downtown
1-888-465-4329
or text

• Holiday Inn Express & Suites Asheville SW
1-888-465-4329
or text

• Home2 Suites by Hilton Asheville Airport
828-676-1776

• Homewood Suites by Hilton Asheville
828-252-5400

• Log Cabin Motor Court
828-645-6546

• Moxy Hotel
828-949-0179

• Residence Inn Biltmore
828-281-3361

• The Foundry Hotel Asheville, Curio Collection by Hilton
828-552-8545

• WoodSpring Suites Asheville Biltmore West
828-418-1400

Asheville

• Hearts with Hands on Warren Wilson rd is opening as a warming station.
  
• Lee lyda electric on fairview rd has clothes, coats, hats gloves and scarfs for free in their supply room

Caldwell County

• His Humble Hands- 532 Harper Ave Lenoir NC

Cherokee County

Shelters will open if the need arises. The county encouraged residents to follow its Facebook page for updates.

• Cherokee County Detention Center Lobby, 577 Regal St, Murphy NC

• Peachtree Fire & Rescue Dept., 1 Peachtree Firehouse Ln, Murphy NC

• Ranger Community Center, 155 Little Ranger Rd, Murphy NC and

• Unaka Community Center, 14945 Joe Brown Highway, Murphy NC

Davidson County

Davidson County Warming Stations /
Refugios para el Frío en el Condado de Davidson
as of 11:00am 1/23/26

Fire Departments:

• Fair Grove Fire Department
2121 Cedar Lodge Rd.
Thomasville, NC 27360
Hours: 08:00 am–5:00 pm Sunday 1/25,
Monday 1/26

• Healing Springs Fire Department
18694 NC Highway 8
Denton, NC 27239
Hours: 2:00 pm Saturday 1/24 until 7:00 pm
Monday 1/26

• Holly Grove Fire Department
2211 E. Holly Grove Rd.
Lexington, NC 27292
Hours: 08:00 am–5:00 pm Sunday 1/25,
Monday 1/26

• Pilot Fire Department
4205 Old US Highway 29
Thomasville, NC 27360
Hours: 2:00 pm–7:00 pm Saturday 1/24
7:00 am–7:00 pm Sunday 1/25, Monday 1/26

• A-R-CH Fire Department
1374 Ruff Leonard Rd.
Lexington, NC 27295
Hours: 8:00 am–5:00 pm Sunday 1/25,
Monday 1/26

• Griffith Fire Department
5190 Peters Creek Parkway
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Hours: 8:00 am–5:00 pm Sunday 1/25,
Monday 1/26
90-minute stay limit

• Reeds Fire Department
186 S. NC Highway 150
Lexington, NC 27292
Hours: 8:00 am–6:00 pm Sunday 1/25,
Monday 1/26

• South Davidson Fire Department
22320 NC Highway 109
Denton, NC 27239
Hours: 2:00 pm Saturday 1/24 until 5:00 pm
Monday 1/26

• Badin Lake Fire Department
387 Luthman Point Pkwy
New London, NC 28127
Hours: 2:00 pm Saturday 1/24 until 5:00 pm
Monday 1/26

• Midway Fire Department
228 Midway School Rd.
Lexington, NC 27292
Hours: 08:00 am–5:00 pm Sunday 1/25,
Monday 1/26

• Triangle Fire Department
2976 Greensboro St. Ext.
Lexington, NC 27295
Hours: 2:00 pm Saturday 1/24 until 7:00 pm
Sunday 1/25,
7:00 am–7:00 pm Monday 1/26

• Wallburg Fire Department
121 Georgetown Rd.
Winston-Salem, NC 27107
Hours: 08:00 am–5:00 pm Sunday 1/25,
Monday 1/26

• Denton Civic Center
459 W. Salisbury St.
Denton, NC 27239
Hours: TBD

Guilford County

The following organizations in the cities of High Point and Greensboro will open as 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 for people without shelter tonight through tomorrow morning, Thursday, January 22.

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭

• 𝐎𝐚𝐤𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫, located on 2018 W. Green Dr. will open at 6 p.m. tonight, until 8 a.m. on Thursday, January 22 for women and children only.

• 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, located on 903 W. English Rd., will open at 5:30 p.m. tonight, until 8 a.m. on Thursday, January 22 for women only.

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐨

• The City of Greensboro is opening a warming center at 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡, located at 1000 W. Friendly Ave., for single adults and families from 7 p.m. tonight until 7 a.m. on Thursday, January 22.

Haywood County

• WAYNESVILLE NC Haywood Pathways Center is hosting cold grace every night till end of March. Check in @ our dining hall at 630 pm. We provide a warm dinner, warm place to sleep and breakfast in the morning. Just have to leave our campus by 8 am. Bethel House is open during the day. As well as all post offices will allow a warm place during the day.

Henderson County

• Henderson County is opening their shelter at 708 Grove Street at 10 am tomorrow. If you don’t have a backup power source or a safe way to heat your home, please go to the shelter early. And don’t forget to take your pets! They have kennels for cats and dogs at this location. Details in link: https://www.hendersoncountync.gov/em/page/henderson-county-emergency-updates?fbclid=IwdGRleAPg2-5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEerCbq09Ys7q7Sp1lr91RgO7AP_sO1Y7XPRqE2G_-BxcL6hEn9qmhfZLdnxh8_aem_TuW4lqycNEF23V-tQkQTRw

Pets are welcome at this shelter but must be in cages. For more information call the county hotline at 828‑205‑1683

Madison County

• Madison County Emergency Shelters at the Wellness Center of the Early College and Hot Springs Elementary will open at 5pm today (Jan 24).

Residents who require shelter are reminded to bring medications, baby formula, and oxygen concentrators for the duration of their stay.

Decisions will be made each day at 9am about continuing operations, reducing to warming stations overnight, or ceasing operations.

Shelter operations include sleep space and light meals; warming stations include sleep space with select snacks.

 McDowell County

Residents who need transportation to an emergency shelter prior to the storm’s arrival should call 828-559-0744 to request assistance. Transit vans will not run once the winter precipitation begins. Shelters will open on Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m.

• Mission Ministries Alliance
  804 State Street
  Marion, NC 28752
  For those experiencing homelessness or living in unsafe or uninhabitable conditions, our doors are open and overflow cots are available.
  Check-in begins at 6 PM 1/24/26 If someone needs a ride in, please message us as soon as possible — we’ll begin pickups in Old Fort starting at 2 PM
  

• General Population Shelter: Glenwood Baptist Church at 155 Glenwood Baptist Church Road, Marion (Adults, children, and small pets welcome)
  
• Special Needs Medical Shelter: McDowell County Senior Center at 100 Spaulding Road, Marion (For individuals dependent on critical medical equipment such as oxygen, ventilators, CPAP machines, and similar devices. Family members are permitted to stay with their loved ones in the Special Needs Shelter)

Mitchell County

• Overnight shelter will open at the Mitchell Senior Center at 152 Ledger School Rd, Bakersville, at noon Saturday.

Moore County

• Parks and Recreation site, located at 155 Hillcrest Park Lane in Carthage

ORANGE COUNTY

• Orange County will open a public shelter to support residents affected by the winter storm beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24. The shelter will be located at Smith Middle School, 9201 Seawell School Road, in Chapel Hill.

Residents who are without power or otherwise impacted are encouraged to seek refuge at this facility.

The shelter will have food, water, and basic necessities, but will not have easy access to medications or many other personal items. Please bring the following items with you:

• Prescription and emergency medications
• Extra clothing, pillows, blankets, hygiene supplies, and other comfort items
• Chargers for any electronic devices you bring with you
• Books, games, reading materials or other things to pass time, especially for children
• Specialty items (walkers, canes, etc.), snacks, and non-perishable food for your specific needs
• While identification is not required, we strongly encourage you to bring important personal documents (IDs, birth certificates, insurance policies, etc.) and medical information with you should these be needed for recovery purposes
• Do not bring weapons, illegal drugs, candles or valuables
• Smoking is not allowed inside the shelter
  
  Pet Accommodations

Pets are welcome at the shelter; however, the following guidelines apply:

• Pets may be housed in a separate area from their owners.
• Residents must bring proof of current, full vaccination for each pet.
• A photo of the owner with their pet is required.
• Residents should bring an adequate supply of pet food.

Transportation Assistance

• Transportation to the shelter is available. Residents needing a ride should call 919-245-6111

Polk County

• Saturday at 8AM the community center in Saluda will be open as a 24 hour emergency center until at least Monday.. the contact is Virginia Ruby. 828-674-2702. Located just up the hill from downtown on Greenville street.

Randolph County

• Temporary Shelter for Heat
  (while temperatures are below 20°)
  Lydia’s Place
   114 Francis Street, Asheboro
  Begins Saturday, January 24th
  Shelter hours: Open at 7 pm. Close at 7 am.
  Warm Meals Provided
  Contact 211 or (336)465-6432 for assistance
  Volunteers and Donations Needed!
  
• The City of Asheboro will staff a Winter Weather Call Center at Public Works this weekend. Its hours will be Saturday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The call center can be reached by calling 336-626-1234 and waiting for the operator or dialing extension 0. Reports regarding unsafe road conditions (ex. downed tree in roadway) and broken water and sewer mains are to be called into this number. After hours, you may direct these calls to 9-1-1. As a reminder, if you lose power, report the outage to your electricity provider - not the City as we do not service this utility. 9-1-1 should be reserved for true, life threatening emergencies and crimes. A downed power line should be treated as live with electricity, creating the potential for fire and injury. Don't forget to check on your neighbors and those in need. Stay calm and stay safe - together, we will weather the storm.

Rockingham County

• Rockingham County Middle 182 High School Rd, Reidsville, NC

shelter will open at 10 a.m. Jan. 24

Rutherford County

• GENERAL PUBLIC SHELTER
   Forest City Dunbar Elementary School
  286 Learning Way Dr, Forest City
  
• MEDICAL SHELTER
   Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church
  252 N. Washington St, Rutherfordton

There will be food and water available at the shelters; however please bring the following if you can:

• Medications
  
• Basic toiletry items
  
• Blanket and pillow
  
• Any food and beverages you prefer
  
• No drugs, no alcohol, no weapons
  
• Be respectful to volunteers

• Rockingham County Middle School

182 High School Rd, Reidsville, NC

Hours: Open Saturday

Details: Public emergency shelter

Population: General population

Transylvania County

• Warming station at the Brevard Fire Department (95 W Main St.) will be open to the public from Saturday through Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. There will be hot beverages and charging stations.

Wake County

The shelters are animal friendly, they include:

• Southeast Raleigh High School- 2600 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh
• Heritage High School- 1150 Forestville Road, Wake Forest
• Second Street Place
   5010 Second St, Raleigh, NC
  Hours: Overnight
  Details: Men’s shelter
  Population: Men only
  Pets: No
  Status: Storm-activated
• Church of the Good Shepherd
   121 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC
  Hours: Overnight
  Details: Women’s shelter
  Population: Women only
  Pets: No
  Status: Storm-activated
• Salvation Army Raleigh
   1863 Capital Blvd, Raleigh, NC
  Hours: Overnight
  Details: Family shelter
  Population: Families
  Pets: Unknown
  Status: Storm-activated

Yancey County

• Warming shelter opening Friday at 8 p.m. at Yancey County Senior Center at 503 Medical Campus Dr., Burnsville, NC

Avery County

KENTUCKY SHELTER

BREATHITT COUNTY

• EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
  WARMING STATION

Each day this week, the warming station at
the Breathitt County Courthouse will be open
from 8:00am–4:30pm and on
standby from 4:30pm–8:00am.

Those in need of a warming station after hours
will need to call 606-666-3800 ext. 228
 prior to arrival.

606-666-3800 ext. 228

Letcher County

• Letcher County Fiscal Court
  156 Main Street, Suite 102
  Whitesburg, Kentucky 41858

Terry Adams, Letcher County Judge Executive

Phone: 606-633-2129
FAX: 606-633-7105

THE RECREATION CENTER AT WHITESBURG, AS WELL AS THE LETCHER, MAYKING, SANDLICK, JENKINS, WHITESBURG, COLSON AND GORDON FIRE DEPARTMENTS WILL BE EMERGENCY WARMING STATIONS AS NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE WEEKEND.

RECREATION CENTER WILL BE OPEN FOR EMERGENCY ACCESS AS A WARMING STATION 24 HOURS A DAY DURING UPCOMING WEATHER EVENT. RECREATION CENTER PHONE NUMBER: 606-633-7027

COUNTY JUDGE’S OFFICE 606-633-2129
JENKINS FIRE DEPARTMENT – 606-832-0060
LETCHER FIRE DEPT. 606-634-3752
MAYKING FIRE DEPT. 606-633-2697
SANDLICK FIRE DEPT. 606-634-2442
COLSON FIRE DEPT. 606-855-9977
GORDON FIRE DEPT. RED ALLEN 606-821-2786
WHITESBURG FIRE DEPT. 606-633-2126 OPEN 6:00 PM TO 12:00 MIDNIGHT

SETH OTTARSON REC. CENTER DIRECTOR 606-634-8731
TERRY ADAMS COUNTY JUDGE/EXECUTIVE 606-634-9269

TENNESSEE SHELTER

Erwin

• Warming Station
  National Guard Armory
  615 South Main Ave. Erwin, TN

January 23–27 6 PM–8AM

If you need a ride to and from the warming shelter
Call Jimmy Erwin 423-388-0099

If you would like to volunteer
 Call Melanie Montgomery 423-302-0718.

Volunteer for one hour or more. Every hour helps!

Bristol Area Sullivan County

• Haven of Rest
   624 Anderson St, Bristol, TN
• Salvation Army (Bristol)
   137 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Bristol, TN (shelter resources available for cold weather refuge)

Knox County

• Knox Eternal Life Harvest Center Address: Knoxville TN Warming shelter open Friday & Sunday during storm event
  
• Knox Church Street Warming Center Address: Knoxville TN Open Sunday night as warming center
  
• Knox ReLaunch Address: 409 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN Open every night regardless of temperature
  
• Knox Knox Area Rescue Ministries (KARM) Address: Knoxville TN Opening full capacity this weekend

Davidson County

Nashville Rescue Mission (All Welcome)
 Men: 639 Lafayette St, Nashville, TN
Women & Children: 1716 Rosa Parks Blvd, Nashville, TN
Cold weather activation. Warm beds, hot meals, showers, supportive services.
Pets allowed (kennels available).
Call 615-255-2475 for updates.

Room In The Inn
 Adult men only.
Winter shelter operations housed in area congregations.
Day Center hours: Mon–Fri, 6 a.m.–4 p.m.
Restroom-only access: Sat–Sun, 6–8 a.m.
Call 615-521-7019 for information.

Launch Pad Emergency Shelter
 Young adults ages 18–24. LGBTQ+ inclusive.
Locations include Donelson and Green Hills (registration required).
Provides warm beds, meals, showers, and basic supplies.
Details provided after online registration.

Metro Emergency Overflow Shelter
 3230 Brick Church Pike, Nashville, TN
Opens when temperatures fall below freezing for 3+ hours.
Hot meal, snacks, mats or cots provided.
Pets allowed; kennels available.
Free WeGo transit after 7 p.m. on Route 23B.

Rutherford County

First Baptist Church (Men)
 200 E. Main St, Murfreesboro, TN
Men only. Entrance at Vine & Academy St.

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Women)
 115 N. Academy St, Murfreesboro, TN
Women only. Entrance at College St.

Salvation Army (Families)
 1137 W. Main St, Murfreesboro, TN
Families with children.

Safe Haven (Women with Children)
 720 Old Salem Rd, Murfreesboro, TN
Women with children only.

Robertson County

My Father’s House Mission
 101 10th Ave E, Springfield, TN
Cold weather shelter.
Limited availability reported (men’s bunks full; limited women’s space).
For additional resources, call 2-1-1.

Wilson County

Q Barn – Wilson County Fairgrounds
 914 Tennessee Blvd, Lebanon, TN
Opens Friday, Jan. 23 at 5 p.m.
Cots, blankets, pillows, and food provided.
Families and pets allowed.
Transportation available within Wilson County by calling 615-489-9129.
Closing time dependent on weather conditions.

Montgomery County

Men’s Shelter
 300 Commerce St, Clarksville, TN

Women’s / Family Shelter
 210 Kraft St, Clarksville, TN
Families allowed at this location.

Shelters operated by Clarksville Area Urban Ministries and the Salvation Army.
Extra cots and essential supplies available.
Questions: 931-419-1700
Additional assistance: 931-472-3355

Dickson County

Dickson County Family YMCA
 225 Henslee Dr, Dickson, TN
Primary shelter location.

Overflow Locations (If Needed):

• Dickson Senior Center – 100 Payne Springs Dr
• Dickson County Schools (as activated)
• Dickson County Sheriff’s Office (last-resort shelter, limited capacity)

ALABAMA SHELTERS

Madison County

 The Livin’ Room (Community Warming Center) Address: 2820 Governors Dr SW, Huntsville, AL Open Sat Jan 24, 2026 at 10 a.m. to Tue Jan 27, 2026 at 9 a.m.

First Stop Address: 206 Stokes St, Huntsville, AL Open Sat Jan 24, 2026 at 10 a.m. to Tue Jan 27, 2026 at 9 a.m.

Downtown Rescue Mission Address: 1400 Evangel Dr NW, Huntsville, AL Open 24/7  

Lauderdale County

Southern Legacy Assembly (Daytime Warming Center) Address: 116 S Royal Ave, Florence, AL Open Jan 24–25 (daytime warming center)

Etowah County

Salvation Army (Gadsden) Address: 114 N 11th St, Gadsden, AL “after 3pm”; Operating 5 p.m.–7 a.m.  

Gadsden Public Library – Main Branch Address: 254 S College St, Gadsden, AL Open during normal business hours

GEORGIA

DeKalb County

Exchange Park Intergenerational Center
 Decatur, GA
Hours: Cold weather activation
Details: County warming center
Population: General population
Pets: Unknown
Status: Storm-activated

New Life Community Alliance
 Decatur, GA
Hours: Overnight
Details: Overnight warming
Population: General population
Pets: Unknown
Status: Storm-activated

Tobie Grant Recreation Center
 Scottdale, GA
Hours: Cold weather activation
Details: County recreation center
Population: General population
Pets: Unknown
Status: Storm-activated

Fulton County

Frontline Response International
 Atlanta, GA
Hours: Cold weather activation
Details: Transport hub
Population: General population
Pets: Unknown
Status: Storm-activated

Gwinnett County

St. Vincent de Paul
 Chamblee, GA
Hours: Cold weather activation
Details: Warming services
Population: General population
Pets: Unknown
Status: Storm-activated

DeKalb County

Tucker First UMC
 Tucker, GA
Hours: Overnight
Details: Cold weather refuge
Population: General population
Pets: Unknown
Status: Storm-activated

ILLINOIS SHELTERS

Madison County

Warming Locations

ALTON
• Hayner Public Library District
With branches located at 326 Belle Street and 401 State Street in downtown Alton and inside the Alton Square Mall, the library serves as a daytime warming center during its open hours.
• The Salvation Army
Located at 525 Alby Street in Alton, The Salvation Army is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. The organization sometimes stays open later on cold days. Snacks and occasionally meals are available.
• The Overnight Warming Location
In Alton, the Overnight Warming Location is located at Deliverance Temple at 1125 E. 6th Street. The OWL opens from 5 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. when temperatures are forecasted to drop below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Guests receive a cot, two meals and bus tokens.

BETHALTO
• Bethalto Public Library
Located at 321 S. Prairie Street, the Bethalto Public Library is a warming center for those in need.

COLLINSVILLE
• Collinsville Township Senior Citizens Center
Located at 420 E. Main Street, the center is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• Collinsville Memorial Public Library
The library at 408 W. Main Street in Collinsville is a warming center during its hours of operation.

EAST ALTON
• East Alton Public Library
The East Alton Library at 250 Washington Avenue in East Alton acts as a warming center during their hours of operation.

EDWARDSVILLE
• Edwardsville Public Library
Located at 112 S. Kansas Street in Edwardsville, the library operates as a daytime warming center from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays, and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.
• Main Street Community Center
Located at 1003 N. Main Street in Edwardsville, the center is open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.
• The Overnight Warming Location
In Edwardsville, the Overnight Warming Location is located at First Baptist Church at 534 St. Louis Street. The OWL opens from 5 p.m. to 8:30 a.m. when temperatures are forecasted to drop below 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Guests receive a cot, two meals and bus tokens.

HIGHLAND
• Weinheimer Community Center
The community center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

WOOD RIVER
• Riverbend Family Ministries
This organization, located at 144 E. Ferguson Avenue, acts as a warming center during operating hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The organization also plans to open this weekend as a daytime warming center due to extreme weather conditions.

Cook County

Salvation Army Warming Centers
 Multiple locations, Chicago, IL
Hours: 24 hours
Details: Multiple sites
Population: General population
Pets: Unknown
Status: Storm-activated

MARYLAND SHELTERS

• Frederick Beyond Shelter Frederick Address: 27 DeGrange Street, Frederick, MD Phone: 301-600-1506* ,Nighttime shelter 6:30pm-? during storm event; expanded cold support services
  
• Frederick Housing & Human Services Warming Center Address: 100 S. Market Street, Frederick, MD Phone: 301-600-1506 ,Daytime warming 8:30am-6pm Jan 24–Feb 1
  
• Frederick Frederick Rescue Mission Address: 419 W. South Street, Frederick, MD Phone: N/A ,Daytime warming Jan 25–30
  
• Frederick Salvation Army Address: 239 Evergreen Place, Frederick, MD Phone: N/A ,Warming center hours during storm weekend

MASSACHUSETTES SHELTERS

• Worcester Worcester Emergency Overflow Shelter Address: Worcester Technical High School, 1 Officer Manny Familia Way Worcester, MA Overflow shelter and warming center open Jan 23–26 due to winter weather emergency. Transportation is available from St. John's Church

MISSOURI SHELTERS

ST. LOIUS

 WALK UP SHELTER is available at the following locations:

• North City:

• Peter & Paul - Jugan Shelter (single men, single women, and family rooms)
  3225 N. Florissant Ave.

• Central City:

• Biddle Housing Opportunities Center (single men only)
  1212 N. 13th St.

• South City:

• Peter & Paul - Kingshighway Shelter (single men, single women)
  3205 S. Kingshighway Blvd.
• Peter & Paul - Sidney Shelter (single men, single women)
  112 Sidney St.
• Peter & Paul - California Shelter (single men, single women)
  3127 California Ave.

People seeking shelter can approach these locations at anytime.

Additional locations, including space for families and those with pets, are available by appointment coordinated through the United Way 211 Helpline or by speaking with a coordinator at a rally point. If a walk-up shelter reaches capacity, transportation will be provided to another shelter with sufficient capacity.

Evening Transportation

Those seeking transportation to shelters can get picked up between 5 and 7 p.m. at the following rally point locations:

• North City:

• Urban League Women's Business Center
  4401 Natural Bridge Ave.

• Central City:

• Centenary United Methodist Church
  1610 Olive St. (use the Pine Street entrance).

• South City:

• Loughborough Commons Parking Lot
  1020 Loughborough Ave. (between Schnucks and Lowe’s)

Each rally point has either a warming bus or an indoor warming facility available, in addition to a Metro Call-A-Ride shuttle that transports individuals to shelter. Each shuttle is staffed with both a driver and an outreach worker.

If alternative transportation is required, contact the United Way 211 Helpline by dialing 211.

MISSISSIPPI SHELTERS

DeSoto County

Community Storm Shelter (Olive Branch) Address: 9549 Pigeon Roost Rd, Olive Branch, MS 38654 Opens 6 p.m. Jan 23

Southaven Community Safe Room Address: 7312 Highway 51 N, Southaven, MS Opens Noon Jan 23  

Gale Center (Hernando) Address: 2601 Elm St, Hernando, MS Opens 5 p.m. (Fri 1/23/26)

Hancock County

Cold Weather Shelter (Kiln) Address: 18320 Highway 43, Kiln, MS 39556 Jan 25–28, 8 p.m.–8 a.m. nightly

Hinds County

Stewpot Opportunity Center
 1100 W Capitol St, Jackson, MS
Hours: Nightly
Details: Meals and warming
Population: General population
Pets: Unknown
Status: Storm-activated

Billy Brumfield Shelter
 Jackson, MS
Hours: Overnight
Details: Men’s shelter
Population: Men
Pets: No
Status: Storm-activated

Matt’s House
 Jackson, MS
Hours: Overnight
Details: Women and children shelter
Population: Women & children
Pets: No
Status: Storm-activated

Gateway Rescue Mission
 2707 Highway 80 W, Jackson, MS
Hours: Overnight
Details: Beds available
Population: General population
Pets: Unknown
Status: Storm-activated

Salvation Army Jackson
 Jackson, MS
Hours: Overnight
Details: Emergency beds
Population: General population
Pets: Unknown
Status: Storm-activated

Madison County

Mt. Zion MBC Recreation Center
 Canton, MS
Hours: Midday
Details: Community warming
Population: General population
Pets: Unknown
Status: Storm-activated

Grenada County

Grenada City Auditorium
 Grenada, MS
Hours: Day & evening
Details: Community shelter
Population: General population
Pets: Unknown
Status: Storm-activated

NEW YORK SHELTERS

Ulster County

• Ulster Ellenville Warming Center Address: Hunt Memorial Building, NY Open ahead of storm beginning ~5pm Jan 24

OHIO SHELTERS

Hamilton County

• St. Anthony Center (City Extreme Cold Activation) Address: 1615 Republic St Phone: 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  
•  Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library Branches

Library locations typically serve as warming centers during their standard operating hours throughout the cold season. Hours vary per branch. Call or check Cincinnati Library website for current open hours.

•  Salvation Army Greater Cincinnati Area Services – 131 E. 12th St., Cincinnati
  Open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on select cold days.
  
• Salvation Army Center Hill Corps – 6381 Center Hill Ave., Cincinnati
  Open 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on select cold days.
  
• Salvation Army Westside Corps Community Center – 3503 Warsaw Ave., Cincinnati Open 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on select cold days.
  (Hours subject to change based on cold weather event status; call ahead if possible.)
  
• Winter Shelter – Shelterhouse Address: 411 Gest Street, Cincinnati, OH 45203
  Hours: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. nightly during winter shelter season. Contact: (513) 721-0643

Scioto County

ASCEND Counseling & Recovery Center Address: 729 6th St, Portsmouth, OH 45662 WSAZ reported 9 p.m.–7 a.m. overnight Mon–Wed

Athens County

Ohio University United Campus Ministry Center  Address: 18 N College St, Athens, OH 45701

OKLAHOMA SHELTERS

LINK TO ORIGINAL: https://www.oge.com/documents/d/portal/warming-stations-1

SOUTH CAROLINA SHELTERS

Richland County

• Transitions Homeless Center – 2025 Main St, Columbia, SC
  Day center open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. for meals/showers, with overflow sheltering coordinated with city rapid shelter.
• Rapid Shelter / Inclement Weather Center (Columbia, SC)
  Additional overnight shelter beds activated in response to severe cold.
  

Lexington County

• Radius Church – White Knoll Campus – 5181 Platt Springs Rd, Lexington, SC
  Warming center open 7 p.m.–7 a.m. Jan. 24–26.

Bamberg County

• Macedonia AME Church – 118 Second St, Cope, SC
  Community warming shelter open (food, warmth).

        Newberry County

• O’Neal Street United Methodist Church – 501 O’Neal St, Newberry, SC
  Reopened for 24/7 warming shelter due to winter weather.
  
• Gallman Elementary School Emergency Shelter - 255 Hawkins Road, Newberry, SC 3 p.m. Sat Jan. 24 until weather event passes. Pets not allowed

        Lee County

• Lee County Shared Hope Inc. Inclement Weather Shelter – 202 N. Dennis Ave, Bishopville, SC Opens early and stays open into daytime as needed.
  

Orangeburg County

• City of Orangeburg Warming Shelter – City Gym, 410 Broughton St, Orangeburg, SC
  Open Sat. Jan. 24 at 3 p.m. through Mon. afternoon.
  Service animals allowed; other pets not permitted.

Charleston County

• Holy City Missions at Aldersgate UMC

1444 Remount Road, North Charleston, SC

Opens 7 p.m. Sat – 7 a.m. Sun (approx)

Accepts men, women, children (no pets)

Dorchester County

• Seacoast Church – Summerville Campus Warming Shelter

301 E. 5th North Street, Summerville, SC

Opens 7 p.m. Sat – 10 p.m. (approx)

Pets permitted

Beaufort County

• Sea Island Presbyterian Church Warming Shelter

81 Lady’s Island Drive, Beaufort, SC

Opens 5:30 p.m. Mon – 8 a.m. Thu

Service animals allowed

• Christ Lutheran Church Warming Shelter

829 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head, SC

Opens 5:30 p.m. Sun – 7:30 a.m.

Service animals allowed

Colleton County

• St. Jude’s Church (Walterboro)

907 Wichman Street, Walterboro, SC

Opens 6 p.m. Sat (approx)

Men, women, children accepted

Richland County

• Transitions Homeless Center (Columbia)

2025 Main Street, Columbia, SC

Daytime warming center 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. with meals & showers

Accepts men, women, children

Lexington County

• Radius Church – White Knoll Campus Warming Center

5181 Platt Springs Road, Lexington, SC  7 p.m. – 7 a.m. Jan. 24–26 Accepts residents in need

Bamberg County

• Macedonia AME Church Warming Shelter- 118 Second Street, Cope, SC

Open for community warming (hours/context from seasonal activation)

Meals and drinks provided

Orangeburg County

• City Gym Warming Shelter (Orangeburg)- 410 Broughton Street, Orangeburg, SC

3 p.m. Sat Jan. 24 – Mon at noon Service animals allowed; other pets not permitted

Sumter County

• Sumter United Ministries Emergency Shelter- 320 W. Oakland Ave., Sumter, SC

7 p.m. – 7 a.m.

Fairfield County

• Fairfield Central High School Warm Shelter (Winnsboro)- Fairfield Central High School Gym, 182 High School Rd., Winnsboro, SC. Open until winter event ends or school resumes

TEXAS SHELTERS

Midland County

• Breaking Bread Kitchen Address: 410 E Florida Ave, Midland, TX Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
  
• Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Address: 2300 Butternut Ln, Midland, TX Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
  
• Midland Soup Kitchen Address: 1401 Orchard Ln, Midland, TX Mon–Fri, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
  
• Salvation Army of Midland Address: 600 E Wall St, Midland, TX Mon–Sun, 5 p.m.–9 p.m. check-in (Overnight shelter listed
  
• True Lite Address: 3001 N A St, Midland, TX Fri–Mon, opens 5 p.m. Friday (Overnight shelter listed)

Webb County

•  Haynes Recreation Center Address: 2101 Clark’s Crossing Dr, Laredo, TX Sun: noon–midnight; Mon: 8 a.m.–10 p.m.; Tue: 8 a.m.–3 p.m.

Houston Area

• Harris County and city of Houston officials announced 13 warming centers that will open Jan. 24, including:
• Acres Homes Multi-Service Center: 6719 W. Montgomery Road, Houston
• Bayland Community Center: 6400 Bissonnet St., Houston
• Denver Harbor MSC: 6402 Market St., Houston
• Fifth Ward MSC: 4014 Market St., Houston
• Fonde Community Center: 110 Sabine St., Houston
• Kashmere MSC: 4802 Lockwood Drive, Houston
• Magnolia MSC: 7037 Capitol St., Houston
• Metropolitan MSC: 1475 W. Gray St., Houston
• Moody Community Center: 3725 Fulton St., Houston
• Northeast MSC: 9720 Spaulding St., Houston
• Southwest MSC: 6400 High Star Drive, Houston
• Information from communityimpact.com

Hale County

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
 Plainview, TX
Hours: Cold weather activation
Details: Warming station
Population: General population
Pets: Unknown
Status: Storm-activated

Unger Memorial Library
 Plainview, TX
Hours: Library hours
Details: Daytime warming
Population: General population
Pets: No
Status: Storm-activated

Travis County

Austin Winter Storm Shelters
 Multiple locations, Austin, TX
Hours: 24 hours
Details: Coordinated shelters
Population: General population
Pets: Unknown
Status: Storm-activated

VIRGINIA SHELTERS

Bedford County / City of Bedford, VA

• SJC Warming Shelter
   112 Center St, Bedford, VA
  Open evenings/overnights 7 p.m.–7 a.m. through Monday, with extended hours possible.
• Palestine Baptist Church
   9244 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy, Huddleston, VA
  Plans to open as a shelter by Monday.
• Eastlake Community Church
   1201 Timberwood Lane, Moneta, VA
  Standby warming shelter if needed.

City of Danville, VA (Independent City)

• Temporary Relief and Counseling Center Warming Center
   625 Shelton St, Danville, VA
  Open 24/7 for cold shelter and care.
• House of Hope Shelter
   206 S Ridge St, Danville, VA
  Shelter here 5 p.m.–7 a.m.

Giles County, VA

• Giles County Wellness Center
   140 Clendennin Rd, Narrows, VA
  Warming center open extended weekday hours (Mon–Thu).

City of Lynchburg, VA (Independent City)

• The Salvation Army (Lynchburg, VA)
   2215 Park Ave, Lynchburg, VA
  Operating as warming center 24/7 with hot meals.

City of Martinsville, VA (Independent City)

• MHC Warming Center
   603 Memorial Blvd, Martinsville, VA
  Open 24/7 Sat–Sun.

Hanover County

• Hanover Beaverdam Baptist Church Warming Center Address: 19110 Beaver Dam Road, Hanover, VA Opens Jan 25 and stays open based on need
  
• Winns Baptist Church, 12320 Winns Church Road. Scheduled to open at 7 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, and remain open based on need.
  
• Ashland Church of God, 407 Myrtle Street. Scheduled to open at 7 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, and remain open based on need.
  
• Fairmount Christian Church, 6502 Creighton Road. Scheduled to open at 7 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, and remain open based on need. Household pets will be accepted, and Animal Protection will provide assistance.

Chesterfield County

• Richmond City Salvation Army Inclement Weather Shelter Address: 1900 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond, VA Open nightly during winter storm event

Washington DC SHELTERS

Hypothermia Shelters (Extended 24-Hour Operations Under Extreme Cold Alert)

These are activated for the storm period, running around the clock (typically from Friday before the storm through the end of the alert on Tuesday).

Women (Hypothermia)

• Eve’s Place – 2210 Adams Place NE
  
• Harbor Light – 2100 New York Avenue NE
  

Men (Hypothermia)

• 801 East Day Center – 2722 Martin L. King Jr. Avenue SE
  
• Blair Hypothermia Shelter – 635 I Street NE
  
• Emery Hypothermia Program – 1725 Lincoln Road NE
  
• Federal City 1 North – 425 2nd Street NW
  
• Naylor Road Hypothermia Site – 2601 Naylor Road SE
  

Additional

• Salvation Army Shelter – 3335 Sherman Avenue NW (hypothermia operations expanded)
  

(Hypothermia shelters are usually activated to provide a warm place during extreme cold alerts, operating 24/7 until the alert ends.)

How to Access These Services

• Shelter Hotline: Call 202-399-7093 or dial 311 for real-time transportation assistance and current shelter statuses.
  
• During the hypothermia season (Nov–Mar), the city extends outreach, transportation, and shelter hours automatically when Cold Alerts or Extreme Cold Alerts are in effect

WEST VIRGINIA SHELTERS

Cabell County

• The HUB (Huntington Homeless Services Hub) Address: 96 3rd Ave W, Huntington, WV 25701 Identified as the city’s low-barrier overnight shelter (hours vary by activation)

Kanawha County

• Neighborhood SHOP Address: 317 Washington St W, Charleston, WV 25302 7 p.m.–7 a.m.

How to Find Additional Warming Station Info Nationwide

• American Red Cross Shelter Map
  Search by zip code to find disaster shelters and warming stations nationwide; includes overnight and day resource locations. (American Red Cross)
• Local 2-1-1 Services
  In many states, calling 2-1-1 provides a current list of warming centers for your area.

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Know Your Rights: Renter Information –  Pisgah Legal Housing Attorney David Bartholomew shared important information about the rights of renters with Blue Ridge Public Radio during Helene.

If tenants are confused about their rights or suspect that a landlord may be taking illegal actions against them, Pisgah Legal Services can be contacted [email protected] or 828-253-0406.