19/01/2025
⚠️❄️ COLD WEATHER SHELTER INFO - PLEASE SHARE!
LIFE THREATENING EVENT - Severe cold weather over the next several days will be extreme, extended, and potentially life threatening for any who are unprepared and/or unequipped. Please encourage vulnerable individuals to seek shelter and make them aware of the upcoming weather event!
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⚠️ HARRISON COUNTY, via Harrison County Emergency Management and Harrison County Board of Supervisors:
Due to anticipated cold weather conditions, two shelters will open in Harrison County tonight, and subsequent nights as necessary.
D'Iberville - Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center - Opens at 4:30 pm - 10395 Automall Parkway, D'Iberville
Gulfport - Salvation Army Center of Hope - Opens at 6:00 pm - 201922 Street, Gulfport
Transportation assistance is available; call Coast Transit Authority at (228) 896-8080 or check their website for route information. https://coasttransit.com/
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⚠️ HANCOCK COUNTY, via Hancock County, MS Emergency Operations Center:
The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency in coordination with the Hancock County Board of Supervisors will open a Cold Weather Shelter/Warming Center, Sunday, January 19 thru January 22, 2025.
The Cold Weather Warming Center is located at the Emergency Operations Center Building at 18333 HWY 603 Kiln. The shelter will be open beginning at 6:00 PM until 8:00 AM each day.
If someone needs a ride to the shelter, contact Hancock County Central Dispatch at 228-255-9191 for assistance.
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⚠️ PEARL RIVER COUNTY, via Pearl River County Office of Emergency Services:
Three Community Saferooms will open as warming centers at 6:00PM tomorrow, (Saturday January 18th, 2025), in anticipation of prolonged dangerously cold weather. Pets are not allowed. (Please bring anything you may need (food, water, etc.)
Poplarville Community Saferoom
124 Rodeo Street
Carriere Community Saferoom
7431 Highway 11 South
Picayune Community Saferoom
501 Laurel Street
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⚠️ GEORGE COUNTY, via George County Board of Supervisors and George County MS Emergency Management:
In advance of low temperatures and possible severe weather conditions; George County is announcing an overnight cold weather "Safe Haven" at the Agricola Storm Shelter (3161 Cooks Corner Road) starting on Sunday, January 19 at 4 p.m. for residents.
The County's EMA Office has been in steady contact with the National Weather Service, the State, and County Supervisors in advance of this system and its changing forecast.
This Safe Haven is for any residents concerned about prolonged overnight freezing temperatures and exposure to wind chill throughout the area. Residents should check-in or register in person by 8 p.m. on site.
The County's Agricola Facility will provide a warm stay, lighted parking, access to power for cellphone/smart phone/tablet charging, public restrooms, public tap water, tables & chairs, and staffing. It is important to note; a Safe Haven is not a prolonged storm event shelter.
Residents need to bring their own bedding (sleeping bag, blanket, cot, etc.), snacks & food, and all medications.
The Cold Weather Safe Haven will remain open all night for citizens in need, but will close at 8 pm on Sunday, January 19, if no one is registered or using the facility.
If needed, the Agricola Cold Weather Safe Haven will also be available on Monday, January 20, 2025 starting at 4 p.m.
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⚠️ STONE COUNTY, via Open Doors Homeless Coalition and Wiggins Police Department:
Per the Wiggins Police Department, the Senior Center will open at 5pm tonight until 7am tomorrow morning for those in need of a cold weather shelter.
1240 Magnolia Drive South Wiggins, MS 39577
More information about subsequent days to follow. Please contact Wiggins Police Department for more information.
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⚠️ JACKSON COUNTY,
Updated 1/20/25 to include Moss Point/Escatawpa, via Truly Grace and Gautier.
Does not historically open any cold weather shelters. The closest cold weather shelter is to the west of Jackson County:
D'Iberville - Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center - Opens at 4:30 pm - 10395 Automall Parkway, D'Iberville
Moss Point/Escatawpa
Truly Grace is opening its doors as a shelter for the homeless for this artic weather coming in. We are in need of chaperones! We are all called for such a time as this to be the hands and feet of Jesus. It’s the perfect opportunity to show the love of Christ to the broken. We will open Monday 12pm- Wednesday at 12pm we need both day and night shift volunteers. Also if you see someone homeless please help us get the word out. Thank you and God Bless You!
8735 Hwy 613
Moss point, MS 39562
Gautier
*Call Gautier PD for information 228-497-2486
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As always, we want to thank all of you who follow along with us and those of you who support us. Your hearts to help, they matter. YOU matter! You make what we do possible.
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