DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — As freezing temperatures persist across the Wiregrass, warming stations in several counties remain open to provide overnight shelter for those without adequate heat or housing.
In HOUSTON COUNTY, First Baptist Church Dothan is operating a warming station at its Family Life Center, located at 200 North Alice Street behind the church. The shelter will be open overnight Friday, Jan. 30, from 7 p.m. to Saturday, Jan. 31, at 7 a.m.; Saturday night, Jan. 31, through Sunday morning, Feb. 1; and Sunday night, Feb. 1, through Monday morning, Feb. 2. The shelter will be closed during daytime hours.
Church officials say volunteers are needed at the DOTHAN location, and meals are also being accepted to support guests during overnight stays.
In DALE COUNTY, the OZARK-area warming station operated by All God’s Children will be open at 912 Andrews Avenue. The shelter will operate Friday, Jan. 30; Saturday, Jan. 31; and Sunday, Feb. 1, from 6 p.m. until 8 a.m. For more information, residents may call 334-400-3283.
In COFFEE COUNTY, the Enterprise Warming Station operated by Christian Mission Centers is located at 231 Geneva Highway in ENTERPRISE. Those seeking overnight shelter are asked to call 334-393-2607 by 8 p.m. beginning Sunday to check availability. The warming station will also be open during daytime hours when temperatures are at or below 32 degrees.
Christian Mission Centers is also seeking volunteers to assist at the Enterprise location. Anyone interested in volunteering is asked to call 334-406-5164.
In COFFEE COUNTY, an additional warming station will be open in ELBA at Elba Methodist Church. The Fellowship Hall, located at 503 West Davis Street along Claxton Avenue in downtown ELBA, will be open Saturday, Jan. 31, and Sunday, Feb. 1, from 6 p.m. until 9 a.m. Guests may bring blankets, books, and snacks. Pets cannot be accommodated.
Officials encourage residents to share this information and remind anyone without heat or shelter that help is available as cold conditions continue across the Wiregrass.
