FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Cumberland County, in partnership with the City of Fayetteville and community partners, will open one White Flag shelter on Thursday, Feb. 12, and Warming Centers on Friday, Feb. 13, in response to expected below-freezing temperatures.
FEB. 12 WHITE FLAG SHELTER
The Salvation Army of the Sandhills
-
Address: 245 Alexander St., Fayetteville
-
Hours: Intake 5 - 9 p.m.
-
More Information: Dinner served at 5 p.m.The Salvation Army shelter is open to individuals and families and maintains a safe environment for all guests. Security screenings are conducted upon check-in, including verification against the sex offender registry, a breathalyzer test and metal detection screening.
FEB. 13 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.
-
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.
-
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.; Headquarters, Cliffdale Regional, Hope Mills and North Regional libraries are open Sundays from 2 - 6 p.m.
-
For locations, visit cumberlandcountync.gov/library.
Fayetteville Cares Day Resource Center
-
Address: 128 S. King St., Fayetteville
-
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
-
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.