Five more warming shelters will open tomorrow to help residents without adequate heat in their homes.
Facts of Life Church in Whiteville is currently open, and will remain open 24 hours a day as long as temperatures are below40 degrees. The entrance to the shelter is on Lee Street. Contact Pastor Daisy Brooks at 910.918.4531.
Other shelters include
- Bolton Senior Center is opening at 10 a.m. Saturday. Call 910.233.1773.
- The Brunswick Town Hall will open from Saturday at 4 until 10:30 a.m. Monday. The times are subject to change. Call 910.918.4203.
- The Fair Bluff Fire Department will open Saturday at noon. Call 843.333.8446.
- The Tabor City courthouse will open Saturday at 3:30 p.m. That time is subject to change. Call 910.740.3403.
- The Delco Sheriff’s Satellite Office opens Saturday at 8 a.m. Call 910.317.5978.
- Cherry Grove Missionary Baptist Church will be open from 4 p.m. Saturday through 10:30 a.m. Monday. Call 910.332.9157.
In a press release, the county said residents are strongly encouraged to shelter in place and avoid travel. Despite main routes being sprayed with brine, rural and secondary roads are expected to remain hazardous, particularly during periods of snowfall and prolonged freezing temperatures.
County officials also remind residents to prioritize winter safety by protecting people, pets, plants, and pipes, and to remain vigilant about carbon monoxide safety. Carbon monoxide poisoning risks increase during winter storms when heating devices are in use and homes are sealed. Residents should ensure smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are functioning properly, avoid using generators or grills indoors, never warm vehicles inside garages, and keep vehicle tailpipes clear of snow.
Columbus County Emergency Services will continue to monitor conditions closely and provide updates as needed. Residents are encouraged to stay informed through official county communications, local media outlets, and trusted weather sources.
