Warming centers open across the Tennessee Valley for winter weather

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) – The Tennessee Valley is expected to have extremely cold temperatures that could turn into freezing rain or sleet on Monday and Tuesday.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for most of the areas that are along and north of the Tennessee River. People who live in north Alabama and southern Middle Tennessee are urged to prepare for hazardous conditions on the roadways that can develop this coming week.

With the temperatures expected to be below freezing, the following warming centers will be open to the public:

Madison County

• The Downtown Rescue Mission at 1400 Evangel Drive NW
• The Salvation Army at 305 Seminole Drive
  • It will operate its day shelter Monday through Wednesday from 7:45 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Its overnight shelter will be available Monday through Sunday 6 p.m. until 7:30 a.m.
• The Livin’ Room at 2820 Governors Drive
  • It will open Monday at 4 p.m. until Wednesday.

Huntsville city officials said the Huntsville Police Department will be providing transportation to the warming centers on Monday. Individuals can call the non-emergency number at 256-722-7100 to request a ride.

DeKalb County

The DeKalb County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has coordinated with partners throughout the community to open warming centers. The agency said for people to access the following facilities to call the EMA Duty Officer at 256-845-8569.

• Mentone Rescue Squad — next to the Mentone Community Center at 5951 Alabama Hwy 117.
• Ider Community Center — at the intersection of Alabama Highway 117 and Dogwood Drive.
• Henagar Community Center — in Henagar Park near the swimming pool complex.
• The Upper Sand Mountain Parrish — on Alabama Highway 75 in Sylvania.
• Rainsville/Plainview High School Saferoom — on the campus of Plainview High School.
• Fyffe Church of God — at the Fyffe Softball Field Complex behind Fyffe High School.
• Geraldine First Baptist Church — at 12830 Alabama Highway 227, Geraldine, AL
• Crossville Community Center — near the Crossville Police Department.
• Collinsville Fire Department — 545 N Valley Ave, Collinsville, AL.

Colbert County

The Colbert County EMA announced warming centers that will be open beginning Sunday afternoon:

• Cherokee Community Shelter – 1211 2nd St., Cherokee
• Ford City Community Shelter – 14439 County Line Rd., Muscle Shoals
• Leighton Community Shelter – 8856 Main St., Leighton
• Littleville Community Shelter – 1448 Jackson Hwy., Littleville
• Sheffield Rec Center – 2901 NE 19th Ave., Sheffield

The agency said the locations will not be manned. There will be regular patrols and walk-throughs by local law enforcement.

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