DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Warming stations will open across Houston County this weekend as freezing temperatures and wind chills are expected to continue into next week, according to the Dothan-Houston County Emergency Management Agency.
The National Weather Service projects temperatures and wind chills to fall below freezing during overnight hours through Wednesday morning. In response, local agencies will operate warming stations nightly to provide shelter from the cold.
The stations will be open during the following times:
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Saturday, Jan. 17, from 7 p.m. to Sunday, Jan. 18, at 9 a.m.
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Sunday, Jan. 18, from 7 p.m. to Monday, Jan. 19, at 9 a.m.
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Monday, Jan. 19, from 7 p.m. to Tuesday, Jan. 20, at 9 a.m.
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Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 7 p.m. to Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 9 a.m.
Warming station locations include:
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First Baptist Church Family Life Center, 200 N. Alice St. in Dothan. The site will be operated by the Southeast Alabama Coalition for the Homeless. The organization is seeking volunteers to assist with operations.
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Cottonwood Community Church, 1331 Metcalf St. in Cottonwood.
Meals and cots will be provided at both locations. For safety reasons, doors will lock each night at 9 p.m.
Residents who know someone in need of shelter or who wish to volunteer at the First Baptist Church location can contact the Dothan-Houston County Emergency Management Agency at 334-794-9720. Additional community resources are available by dialing 2-1-1.
