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County Opens White Flag Shelter and Warming Centers Nov. 27 - 29, 2025

Nov 25, 2025

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Cumberland County, in partnership with the City of Fayetteville and community partners, will open a White Flag Shelter and designated warming centers this week in response to expected below-freezing temperatures.

WARMING CENTERS (OPEN NOV. 28–29 ONLY)

Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) Lobby

  • Open: Friday, Nov. 28 (Closed Thursday, Nov. 27) Regular operating hours are posted at fayettevillenc.gov/transit.
  • Address: 505 Franklin St., Fayetteville

Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation Centers

The Salvation Army of the Sandhills

  • Address: 220 E. Russell St., Fayetteville
  • Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

When activated as a warming center, The Salvation Army will also offer:

  • Lunch at 12 p.m.
  • Dinner at 5 p.m.

WHITE FLAG SHELTER (OPEN NOV. 27, 28 & 29)

Cornerstone Christian Empowerment Center

  • Address: 111 N. Bragg Blvd., Spring Lake
  • Hours: 6 p.m.–8 a.m. (Intake 5:30–9 p.m.)
  • Transportation: Shuttle service to and from the Fayetteville Cares Day Resource Center, 128 S. King St.
    • Evening pick-up at 6 p.m.
    • Morning return at 6:30 a.m.
  • Meals: Dinner and breakfast provided.

For more information, call 910-494-2715 or email treyct5@gmail.com.

Residents are encouraged to check on neighbors, older adults and individuals without reliable heat. Pets should also be brought indoors during freezing temperatures.

For more information, visit cumberlandcountync.gov/emergencyservices/cooling-warming-centers or follow Cumberland County on social media at CCNCGOV.
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