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County Updates Transportation and Warming Center Operations as Winter Weather Response Continues

Jan 25, 2026

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Due to hazardous road conditions, Cumberland County has temporarily suspended transportation services to shelters to ensure the safety of residents and drivers.

Shelters remain open and available for residents in need through the County’s official shelter partners. Emergency Services continues to monitor conditions closely in coordination with local and regional partners.

Transportation Update

Transportation services to shelters are currently suspended due to unsafe road conditions. Residents are encouraged to limit travel and shelter in place.

Shelters Remain Open

Weather conditions continue to meet criteria for white flag shelters and warming centers.

Cornerstone Christian Empowerment Center

  • Address: 111 N. Bragg Blvd., Spring Lake

  • Hours: Intake: 5:30–9 p.m.

  • Contact: Call 910-922-6212 or email ccecfavor@gmail.com.

The Salvation Army of the Sandhills

  • Address: 245 Alexander St., Fayetteville

  • To ensure the safety of all shelter guest, individuals will be subject to a comprehensive security screening upon check-in, including verification against sex offender registry, a breathalyzer test, and metal detection screening.

Warming Centers

Beginning Monday, Jan. 26, the following locations will open as warming centers with abbreviated hours:

Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation Centers

Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) Lobby

The Salvation Army of the Sandhills

  • Address: 245 Alexander St., Fayetteville

  • Hours: 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m.

  • More Information: When activated as a warming center, meals will be provided.

Public Safety Reminders

Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel, as road conditions remain hazardous.

  • Call 9-1-1 for emergencies.

  • For non-emergencies, call 910-600-7299.

  • NC 211 can help connect residents to food, warming locations, and other resources by dialing 2-1-1 or visiting nc211.org.

County Emergency Services will continue to provide updates as conditions evolve.

Updated information will be posted to the Emergency Services webpage at
cumberlandcountync.gov/stormupdates, and shared through County website, cumberlandcountync.gov, MyCCNCGov mobile app, Cumberland Alerts and on County social media channels.

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