FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. – In anticipation of freezing temperatures, Cumberland County Emergency Services has determined there will be a need for warming centers and/or White Flag shelters from Saturday, Jan. 18 to Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025.
When opening determinations are made, warming center and White Flag shelter details are shared on the County’s website and social media channels. Residents are encouraged visit those locations for the most up-to-date and specific information.
Please see the following information regarding locations of warming centers and White Flag shelters:
WARMING CENTERS
When conditions warrant, Cumberland County, in partnership with the City of Fayetteville, will open government facilities as warming centers during regular business hours for residents who do not have access to heat and need a place to get out of the cold. Please note County warming center locations will be closed Jan. 20. Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation - Recreation Center Lobbies will operate on the abbreviated schedule of 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Jan. 20. Fayetteville Cares Day Resource Center will be closed Jan. 20.
Cumberland County Department of Social Services Auxiliary Lobby
- Location: 1225 Ramsey St.
- Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Jan. 20
- *Masks or face coverings are encouraged for those with preexisting conditions.
Cumberland County Department of Public Health First Floor Lobby
- Location: 1235 Ramsey St.
- Hours: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Jan. 20
- *Masks or face coverings are required in some areas and immediately following a COVID-19 infection or close contact. Citizens with preexisting conditions are encouraged to wear a mask or face covering.
Cumberland County Public Libraries
- Location: All eight Cumberland County Public Library locations will be open as warming centers.
- Hours: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Headquarters Library, Cliffdale, North Regional, and Hope Mills branches are also open Sundays, 2 - 6 p.m. To find your local library, go to cumberlandcountync.gov/library. Closed Jan. 20
Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation - Recreation Center Lobbies
Fayetteville Area System of Transit (FAST) Lobby
Fayetteville Cares Day Resource Center
- Location: 128 South King St., Fayetteville
- Hours: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Learn more by visiting faycares.org. Closed Jan. 20
WHITE FLAG SHELTERS
Additionally, Cumberland County partners with local providers to establish White Flag Shelters, which provide overnight, temporary, emergency shelter to those experiencing homelessness during severe cold weather. Cumberland County Emergency Services closely monitors weather conditions and coordinates with Cumberland County Community Development and community partners as they make White Flag Shelter determinations and preparations. When freezing temperatures are reported by the National Weather Service, the following White Flag Shelters will open:
True Vine Ministries (J Center)
- Location: 5315 Morganton Rd., Fayetteville
- Hours: 6 p.m. – 7 a.m. *Intake begins at 5:45 p.m.
- Transportation to the J Center will be provided from the Cumberland County Headquarters Library at 300 Maiden Ln., Fayetteville, and the Fayetteville Cares Day Resource Center at 128 S. King St. Patrons will be picked up from the designated locations between 5:45 - 7:30 p.m. and will be returned to those locations between 7 - 8:45 a.m. Dinner and breakfast will be provided. For more information about the J Center, go to truevinenc.com/white-flag-shelter.
Cornerstone Christian Empowerment Center
- Location: 111 N. Bragg Blvd., Spring Lake
- Hours: 6 p.m. – 8 a.m. *Intake from 5:30 – 9 p.m.
- Transportation will be provided to and from the Fayetteville Cares Day Resource Center at 128 S. King St. Pick-up time is 6 p.m. and return time is 6:30 a.m. Dinner and breakfast will be provided. For more information about Cornerstone Christian Empowerment Center, call 910-494-2715 or email treyct5@gmail.com.
The Salvation Army of the Sandhills Region
- Location: 245 Alexander St., Fayetteville
- Hours: 6:30 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. *Intake from 6:30 to 9 p.m.
Updates will be provided on the Cumberland County website, cumberlandcountync.gov/white-flag-shelters, cumberlandcountync.gov/emergencyservices/cooling-warming-centers and County social media pages @CumberlandCountyNCGovernment.