Cold weather shelters opening ahead of arctic blast
GULF COAST, Miss. (WLOX) - Cold weather shelters are opening up along the Coast Monday night.
Hancock County:
Hancock County announced it will open its shelter at the Emergency Operations Center Building at 18333 HWY 603 in the Kiln.
The shelter will open at 7 p.m. tonight to 8 a.m. Tuesday.
It will open each night through Thursday.
People who need a ride to the shelter can call Hancock Central Dispatch at 228-255-9191.
Cold weather shelters are also opening up in Pearl River County:
Pear River County:
Pearl River County is opening all three of its community saferooms.
| Location: | Time |
|---|---|
| Poplarville Community Saferoom 124 Rodeo Street | Opens at 4 p.m. Will remain open 24/7 through Thursday |
| Carrier Community Saferoom 7341 Highway 11 | Open 4 p.m. - 7 a.m. through Wednesday |
| Picayune Community Saferoom 501 Laurel Street | Open 4 p.m. - 7 a.m. through Wednesday |
Pets are not allowed at the above locations.
You are asked to bring food, water, and other necessary items to the shelter.
George County:
Go Church in Lucedale is opening its doors for those in need.
It will open its shelter Tuesday, January 16 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Harrison County:
The Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center will open Monday at 4:30 p.m. at 10395 Automall Parkway.
It will remain open through Thursday.
Coast Transit Authority (CTA) will provide transportation to the D’Iberville shelter
In Gulfport, the Salvation Army Center of Hope Shelter will open at 6 p.m. Monday night and Tuesday night.
It’s located at 2019 22nd Street.
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