Durham, NC – Residents facing unsafe conditions ahead of a winter storm this weekend will have access to an emergency warming shelter opening Saturday morning in Durham.
According to the City of Durham and Durham County Emergency Management, a mass emergency shelter will open at 10 a.m. Saturday, January 24, at Northern High School, located at 4622 N. Roxboro Street. The shelter is intended for individuals and families who may not be able to remain safely housed as cold weather moves into the area.
Officials say the shelter will provide cots, meals, showers, phone charging stations, transportation assistance, and pet kennels, ensuring residents can stay warm and connected. Attendees are encouraged to bring medications, personal hygiene items, dietary-specific food, and comfort items if possible.
Transportation assistance will be available through GoDurham, which will operate as weather and road conditions allow. City officials recommend arriving early and following posted signage to the school’s main gym upon arrival.
The Durham County Sheriff’s Office shared the alert Friday, emphasizing that the shelter is part of coordinated countywide winter weather preparations aimed at preventing cold-related injuries and exposure.
Emergency managers urge residents to plan ahead, check on vulnerable neighbors, and share shelter information with anyone who may need assistance during the cold snap.
For the latest updates, residents can visit DurhamNC.gov and monitor official city and county social media channels as conditions evolve.
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