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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 Monday, Dec. 8, Tuesday, Dec. 9, Thursday, Dec. 11 and Friday, Dec. 12. The weather is forecast to meet criteria for warming centers Monday, Dec. 8 - Wednesday, Dec. 10, and again on Friday, Dec. 12. The following locations will be open:

WHITE FLAG SHELTER - DEC. 8, 9, 11 & 12

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. 8 - 10 & 12

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.; Friday, Saturday 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

• Libraries will not open as warming centers Wednesday, Dec. 10

• 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.