LIST: Warming shelters in central, south AL
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Several shelters opened Tuesday for people needing a warm place to stay.
Montgomery:
- The Morgan Branch of the Montgomery Library System is accepting residents who need to come in out of the cold. Previously there were four other warming shelters in place but city officials decided to consolidate.
Macon County:
- The Macon County Commission meeting chamber is open as a warming station. Located across from the county courthouse
Millbrook: Millbrook Baptist Church 3431 Brown's Road, Millbrook, AL 36054, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday
Elmore: Town of Elmore Community Center 485 Jackson Street, Elmore, AL 36025. Tuesday through Thursday.
Coosada: Coosada Community Center 577 Pecan Grove Road, Coosada, AL 36020. Tuesday through Thursday.
Deatsville: Deatsville Fire Department Community Room 6930 AL Hwy 143, Deatsville, AL 36022, 24 hours a day. Tuesday through Thursday
Eclectic: Eclectic Town Hall/Police Department Entrance 145 Main Street, Eclectic, AL 36024, 24 hours a day, Tuesday through Thursday
Tallassee: Tallassee Police Station 214 Barnett Blvd, Tallassee, AL 36078, 24 hours a day, Tuesday through Thursday
Wetumpka: Wetumpka Police Department 208 Marshall Street, Wetumpka, AL 36092, 24 hours a day, Tuesday through Thursday
Troy: The Troy Recreation Center is available for people without reliable heat Tuesday night. The center will make a decision about Wednesday depending on the weather. Residents are encouraged to bring blankets, pillows and personal items. Food and cots will be provided.
Geneva County: Purpose and Promise Ministry, 312 West Magnolia in Geneva. Will be open beginning Saturday, January 13th through Thursday evening, January 18th. Check-in each evening will begin at 5 p.m. Cots and blankets will be provided. Warming station will close at 8 a.m.Friday. Volunteers, as well as soup, coffee, and nonperishable foods, are needed. Call 334-248-3956 or 334-447-1286. Drop off supplies at the Purpose and Promise Ministry.
Houston County: First Baptist Church of Dothan's Family Life Center from January 17th until Saturday morning, January 20th. The facility will be available during the day and night. There will be no check-ins past 9 p.m. each evening on January 17th, 18th and 19th. The Warming Station will close at 9 a.m. Saturday morning, January 20th.
Coffee County: The Christian Mission, located at 231 Geneva Highway in Enterprise, will provide a warming station beginning Saturday, January 13th for those needing it. For more information regarding the Christian Mission call (334) 470-0349.
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