Available warming shelters and assistance
To add any more locations to the list, reach out to WCBI at news@wcbi.com
NORTH MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – With the expected winter weather, several places in the WCBI viewing area are looking to help those who need it most.
In Tupelo, the Cadence Bank Arena North Hall has been opened as a warming shelter in expectation of the winter storm and frigid temperatures expected for those without shelter and/or power. The shelter is operated by ARC and will remain open until deemed no longer necessary.
The Golden Triangle Regional Homeless Coalition, Columbus City Outreach, and the Columbus Police Department will be conducting emergency placement assessments for unsheltered and displaced citizens.
For more information, you can call the Golden Triangle Regional Homeless Coalition at (662) 549-2643, Community Liaison Glenda Richardson at (662) 251-5453, or Leonardo Dismukes with outreach at (662) 251-6724.
Oktibbeha County is opening its warming shelter for the public.
The County’s Emergency Management is allowing The Safe Room to serve as the warming space at 985 Lynn Lane.
They are using the area for residents and anyone in need to avoid potential hazardous roads during any severe weather.
People are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items, water, medications, and winter weather clothing.
In Aberdeen, the warming shelter will open on Friday at 5:00 pm at the Aberdeen Parks and Recreation Center.
The parks and rec building is on the corner of Commerce and Matubba at 611 West.
The shelter plans to keep its doors open until Sunday at noon.
Times and extensions may be possible depending on the severity of the weather.
Eupora residents who need a place to stay can go to the Civic Center.
Those who wish to receive updates to their phone should text EUPORA 10 91896.
In Noxubee County, the Macon City Hall Courtroom will be opened as a warming shelter.
It will open on Friday, beginning at 5:00 pm and remain open until Sunday.
To add any more locations to the list, reach out to WCBI at news@wcbi.com
HELP/WARMING CENTERS FOR UNSHELTERED AND DISPLACED CITIZENS:
- The Golden Triangle Regional Homeless Coalition 662-594-2643
- Oktibbeha County: Safe Room located at 985 Lynn Lane will be open for warming space.
- Aberdeen: Aberdeen Parks and Recreation building at 611 W. Commerce Street.
- Eupora: Civic Center at 2135 W. Roane Ave.
- Macon City Hall Courtroom at 339 Pulsaki Street.
- Tupelo: Cadence Bank Arena North Hall: The shelter is operated by ARC and will remain open until deemed no longer necessary.
