Dothan, Ala (WDNews) – Warming stations will open in Houston County as dangerously cold temperatures move into the Wiregrass early next week.
The National Weather Service is forecasting wind chills to fall below freezing, with overnight temperatures dipping into the mid-20s for several hours Monday and Tuesday mornings, according to the Dothan-Houston County Emergency Management Agency.
In response, warming stations will be open during the following times:
• Sunday, Jan. 11 from 7 p.m. until Monday, Jan. 12 at 7 a.m.
• Monday, Jan. 12 from 7 p.m. until Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 7 a.m.
Two locations will be available. In DOTHAN, the warming station will be at First Baptist Church’s Family Life Center, located at 300 West Main Street. That site will be operated by the Southeast Alabama Coalition for the Homeless, also known as SEACH, which is requesting volunteers to assist.
A second warming station will be open in COTTONWOOD at Cottonwood Community Church, located at 1331 Metcalf Street.
Meals and cots will be provided at both locations. Officials say doors will lock each night at 9 p.m. for the safety of guests and volunteers.
Anyone who knows someone in need of shelter or who would like to volunteer can contact the Dothan-Houston County Emergency Management Agency at 334-794-9720. Additional community resources are available by dialing 2-1-1.
