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County Opens Warming Centers Feb. 24

Feb 23, 2026

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – Cumberland County, in partnership with the City of Fayetteville and community partners, will open Warming Centers on Tuesday, Feb. 24, in response to expected below-freezing temperatures.

FEB. 24 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.

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    Phone: 910-438-4025
    Email:
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    Director: Diane B. Rice
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