DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Several warming stations will be open across the Wiregrass in the coming days as overnight temperatures are expected to drop. Locations vary by county, with most sites operating during nighttime hours only. Below is a breakdown by area with confirmed details.
DOTHAN – HOUSTON COUNTY
The warming station in Dothan will operate at First Baptist Church Dothan – Family Life Center, located at 200 North Alice Street, behind the church.
The tentative overnight schedule is Sunday, Jan. 25 through Thursday morning, Jan. 29. Each night, the center will open at 7 p.m. and close at 7 a.m. the following morning.
The facility will be closed during daytime hours.
COTTONWOOD – HOUSTON COUNTY
A second warming station will be available at Cottonwood Community Church, located at 1331 Metcalf Street.
The overnight schedule mirrors the Dothan location, opening nightly from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. from Sunday, Jan. 25 through Thursday morning, Jan. 29. The site will also be closed during daytime hours.
Meals and cots will be provided. Doors will lock at 9 p.m. for guest and volunteer safety. The warming station is open to anyone who is homeless or without shelter and needs a warm place overnight.
ENTERPRISE – COFFEE COUNTY
In Coffee County, warming services are being offered by Christian Mission Centers, located at 231 Geneva Highway in Enterprise.
Those in need of emergency shelter due to below-freezing temperatures are asked to call (334) 393-2607 by 8 p.m., beginning Sunday, to check availability. The warming station, located in the dining room, will also remain open during daytime hours while temperatures are at or below 32 degrees.
Officials note that an additional warming station in Coffee County may be announced later.
OZARK – DALE COUNTY
In Dale County, a warming station will be open at All God’s Children, located at 912 Andrews Avenue in Ozark.
The site will operate nightly from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 25; Monday, Jan. 26; and Tuesday, Jan. 27. For more information, residents can contact Shanika Reeves at 334-400-3283.
Updates will also be shared online at http://bit.ly/4plibil.
Residents who need additional shelter options or resources are encouraged to call 211 for assistance.
If you have the information on other warming stations across the Southeast please list in the comments.
