Warming center open
Published 6:44 pm Sunday, January 14, 2024
Cullman County Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster has opened four warming stations, with shelters opening at 6 p.m. tonight and closing at 8 a.m. Wednesday morning. Those who plan to stay overnight at the warming stations must check in no later than 9 p.m. If no one arrives seeking shelter by 9 p.m., that shelter will close for the night.
Here is a list of Cullman County warming stations:
Camp Liberty — 15719 AL-157, Vinemont. Camp Liberty is located in the Battleground area. Those staying at the warming station must bring their own pillows, air mattresses, food, etc.
The Link – 708 9th St. SE, Cullman. The Link will have cots and blankets provided by the Red Cross.
Trinity Pentecostal Church – 307 Whaley Ave, Hanceville. Trinity Pentecostal will provide soups and sandwiches during the day in addition to being open as a warming station. Red Cross will be providing cots and blankets.
Hanceville Civic Center – 902 Commercial St. Hanceville. Hanceville Civic Center
will have sandwiches and water provided by Hanceville 1st Baptist Church, as well as cots and blankets provided by the Red Cross.
Unsheltered International, 479 County Road 827 Cullman, will be open Monday, Jan. 15-Friday, Jan. 19, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. They will provide snacks and drinks.
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