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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 in response to expected below-freezing temperatures.

The weather is forecast to meet criteria for White Flag on Tuesday, Dec. 2 and Thursday, Dec. 3. The weather is forecast to meet criteria for warming centers on Wednesday, Dec. 3 and Friday, Dec. 5. The following locations will be open:

WHITE FLAG SHELTER - DEC. 2 & 4

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.

WARMING CENTERS - DEC. 3 & 5

Cumberland County Department of Social Services - Auxiliary Lobby

• Address: 1225 Ramsey St., Fayetteville

• Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Masks or face coverings are encouraged for those with preexisting conditions.

Cumberland County Department of Public Health - First Floor Lobby

• Address: 1235 Ramsey St., Fayetteville

• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

• Masks or face coverings are encouraged for those with preexisting conditions.

Cumberland County Public Libraries

• All eight libraries will open as warming centers.

• Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday, Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

• For locations, visit cumberlandcountync.gov/library.

Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation Centers

• Recreation center locations and hours are posted at fcpr.us/facilities/recreation-centers.

Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) Lobby

• Address: 505 Franklin St., Fayetteville

• Regular operation hours are posted at fayettevillenc.gov/transit.

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.

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.