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County Opens White Flag Shelter and Warming Centers Dec. 19 - 22

Dec 19, 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 in response to expected below-freezing temperatures.

The weather is forecasted to meet the criteria for opening warming centers and activating the White Flag shelter during the listed dates. The following locations will be open:

DEC. 19, 21 & 22 - WHITE FLAG SHELTER

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 5 p.m.
    • Morning return at 7:30 a.m.
  • Meals: Dinner and breakfast provided.
  • For more information, call 910-494-2715 or email treyct5@gmail.com.

DEC. 20 & 22 WARMING CENTERS

Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation Centers

Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) Lobby

Cumberland County Department of Social Services - Auxiliary Lobby

  • Address: 1225 Ramsey St., Fayetteville
  • Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Closed Saturday and Sunday)
  • Masks for 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. (Closed Saturday and Sunday)
  • 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

Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) Lobby

Fayetteville Cares Day Resource Center

  • Address: 128 S. King St., Fayetteville
  • Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (Closed Saturday and Sunday)
  • For more information about the Day Resource Center services and programs, visit faycares.org.

The Salvation Army of the Sandhills

  • Address: 245 Alexander 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.


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