CHARLOTTE — As a historic ice storm approaches the Carolinas, many counties are opening warming shelters for those who need a safe place to stay.
We’ve reached out to counties in North Carolina and South Carolina for their warming shelter plans, and we’ll update this article as locations are announced.
Mecklenburg County -
For Men: Roof Above provides shelter for men and expanded capacity at its shelter locations. Men may arrive at Roof Above at 3410 Statesville Avenue, Charlotte beginning at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.
For Women and Families: The Salvation Army provides shelter for women and families with expanded capacity at its shelter location. Women and families may arrive at the shelter at 534 Spratt Street, Charlotte between 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Transportation: Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) buses will offer rides to these shelter locations during this period. Riders must simply identify a designated shelter location to the driver.
Starting at 7:00 pm on Saturday, January 24th, Mecklenburg County and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management are opening a winter storm shelter at Grady Cole Recreation Center (310 N Kings Dr, Charlotte, NC 28204) in coordination with the Red Cross.
Alexander County -
Alexander County will open an emergency shelter to support residents impacted by this weekend’s winter storm. The shelter will open on Sunday, January 25, at 9:00 a.m. in the JV gymnasium at Alexander Central High School (223 School Dr., Taylorsville). Food, water, and basic necessities will be provided.
Anson County-
A warming shelter will open at 2 p.m. on Saturday at Wadesboro Primary School, located at 1542 US Highway 52 South. The shelter will remain open until the weather stabilizes. Officials ask that you bring identification and essentials. Any pets should be caged.
Ashe County -
There will be temporary emergency shelter open Saturday morning at 10 am at Ashe County High School.
Burke County -
Burke County will open a power-dependent medical and special needs shelter at the Collett Street Recreation Center in Downtown Morganton at 6:00 PM tonight. The shelter will remain open for the duration of the current weather emergency and is intended to serve residents who rely on powered medical equipment or have special needs.
Chester County-
Head to a safe location or a designated shelter immediately while roads are still clear.
Shelter Information Below:
📍 Chester Middle School
📌 1014 McCandless Road | Chester, SC 29706
📍 Great Falls War Memorial Building
📌 401 Dearborn Street | Great Falls, SC 29055
Catawba County -
The Salvation Army of Greater Hickory is opening, for information call 828-322-8061.
First United Methodist Church of Newton at 300 N. Main Ave
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF NEWTON (300 N Main Ave, Newton, NC 28658)
Statesville -
Officials are currently working with the Salvation Army located at 1361 Caldwell Street.
Gaston County -
Unity Baptist Church at 482 N. Myrtle School Road at 8 p.m. Friday through 7 a.m. Tuesday.
Union County -
In response to the storm, Union County officials are opening a shelter in coordination with the American Red Cross to provide a warm, safe place for anyone in need. The shelter will be managed by the American Red Cross, with support from Union County employees and Red Cross volunteers. The shelter has a generator to ensure continuity of operations.
Shelter Location: Monroe Middle School: 601 E. Sunset Drive, Monroe, NC 28112
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Rowan County -
Rowan Helping Ministries is opening its warming station from Jan. 24 to Jan. 31 from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. nightly at 217 N. Long Street in Salisbury.
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