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County Opens White Flag Shelter and Warming Centers Jan. 3 - 4

Jan 2, 2026, 10:15 AM by Sade' Wilson

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:

JAN. 3 - 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.

JAN. 4 - WARMING CENTERS

Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation Centers

Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) Lobby

Cumberland County Public Libraries

  • Cliffdale Regional, Headquarters, Hope Mills Community and North Regional libraries will open as warming centers.

  • Hours: Sunday, 2 - 6 p.m.

  • For locations, visit cumberlandcountync.gov/library.

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: 910-438-4069
    Emergency Services Center:

    500 Executive Place
    Fayetteville, NC 28305

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    Emergency Services Director: Garry Crumpler

    Contact Us

    Phone: 910-438-4069
    Fax: 910-677-5552
    Email:
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    Emergency Services Director: Garry Crumpler
    Emergency Services Center:

    500 Executive Place
    Fayetteville, NC 28305

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