Warming Centers in Virginia
211 Virginia Staff
WARMING CENTERS AND SHELTERS ARE OPEN IN VIRGINIA
During Winter Storm Fern, warming centers and shelters across Virginia are open or scheduled to open to provide a safe, heated space for individuals and families during extreme cold.
Locations, hours, services, and pet policies vary by each center and are subject to change.
If you do not see your locality listed, we encourage you to call 2-1-1 to check for additional warming centers or other cold-weather services. More details may also be available by dialing 2-1-1 or by searching “Warming Centers” in our public resource directory.
If you would like to speak with a live Community Resource Specialist, 211 Virginia is here for you 24/7, 365 days a year.
To add a new warming center or submit updates or corrections, please email amandah@councilofcommunityservices.org.
Stay warm and safe, Virginia!
East Central Virginia
Charlotte County
The following warming stations are now on standby and will be opened as needed:
Bacon Fire Department, 2000 Barnsville Highway
Red House Fire Department, 9467 Red House Road
Keysville Fire Department, 500 Osborne Street
Charlotte Court House Fire Department, 605 David Bruce Ave
Cullen Fire Department, 205 Taro Road
Drakes Branch Fire Department, 4801 Drakes Main Street
Phenix Fire Department, 365 Chester Street
Call 434-542-5141 for someone to open.
Hanover County
The following churches will open warming stations on Sunday, January 25 and will remain open based on need:
Beaverdam Baptist Church, 19110 Beaver Dam Road
Winns Baptist Church 12320, Winns Church Road
Ashland Church of God, 407 Myrtle Street
Fairmount Christian Church, 6502 Creighton Road – household pets will be accepted, and Animal Protection will provide assistance.
All Hanover libraries will serve as warming spaces during normal operating hours when County offices are open.
Henrico County
Sports and Event Center, Intersection of I-295 and I-95, On standby not open yet.
Hopewell City
Hopewell High School, 400 S. Mesa Drive, Hopewell, Open 24 Hours
No pets, photo ID to enter. Call 804-352-4010 for ride assistance.
Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg YMCA – Clarksville Branch, 1567-A Noblin Farm Rd, Clarksville, Open to members 24/7
Sign up for Alert Meckenburg County to receive notifications about warming centers or shelters.
Nottoway County
Burkeville Elementary School, 507 Ingleside St, Burkeville, Open 24 Hours
Call 434-645-9044 to let someone know you are coming.
Petersburg
Comfort Station, 100 W. Washington St, Petersburg, Open 24 Hours
Powhatan
Fine Creek Fire Department 1825 Hugenot Trail, Sunday, January 25 – Monday, January 26, 9:00 AM -5:00 PM,
Service animals only
Pocahontas Landmark Center 4279 Anderson Highway, Monday, January 26, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Service animals only
Richmond
The Salvation Army of Central Virginia, 1900 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond, opens at 5:00 PM on Friday, January 23, and will remain open continuously through 8:00 AM on Tuesday, January 27 (likely to be extended).
The Southside Community Center, 6255 Old Warwick Road, Open to any individual and family in need. The shelter will remain open through the duration of the extreme weather event. Residents visiting the shelter with a pet in need should contact Richmond Animal Care and Control at 804-646-5573 for temporary housing options. Space is limited and by appointment.
Northern Virginia
Alexandria
Winter Shelter, 2355-A Mill Road, Alexandria, VA, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, Friday, January 23 – Wednesday, January 28
Arlington County
Unhoused residents: Individuals seeking shelter can go to Homeless Services, 2020A 14th St. N., Arlington, VA, or call 703-228-1010 at any time. The County has additional overflow shelter capacity that can be activated as needed based on conditions and demand.
Caroline County
Emergency Shelter, Saturday, January 24, 2026 – beginning at 8:00 PM, Caroline High School Gymnasium,
19155 Rogers Clark Boulevard, Milford, VA, No pets, service animals will be admitted.
Fairfax City
St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 6509 Sydenstricker Road, Burke, Open 24 Hours
King of King’s Lutheran Church, 4502 Kings Way, Fairfax, Open 24 Hours
Embry Rucher Community Shelter, 11975 Bowman Towne Dr, Reston, 24 Hours
Falls Church
The Community Center, 223 Little Falls St., Falls Church, VA, Sunday, January 25, 12:00 – 6:00 PM, Monday, January 26, 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg City DSS and the City have a plan open a shelter and warming centers if prolonged power outages occur.
Micah Ecumenical Baptist Church, 1016 Caroline St., Unisex, 24-hour cold-weather shelter
Prince William County
StreetLight Ministries (Eastern Prince William County), Super 8 Hotel, 17416 Jefferson Davis Highway, Dumfries, VA,
Open Nightly, 6:00 PM – 7:45 AM, Reservation Required – Call: 703-227-7140
Manassas Baptist Church, 8730 Sudley Road, Manassas, VA, Monday – Sunday: 7:00 PM – 6:30 AM,
Wednesdays: 8:30 PM – 6:30 AM, First-Come, First-Served Basis.
Spotsylvania County
Thornburg Middle School, 6929 N. Roxbury Mill Road, Courthouse, VA
What to bring: a to-go bag to include medications and supplies, pillows, and blankets. If bringing your pet(s), bring a carrier/crate and supplies such as food and pet medication.
Stafford County
Micah Ecumenical Baptist Church, 1016 Caroline St., Unisex, 24-hour cold-weather shelter
Northwest Virginia
Albemarle County
Charlottesville
PACEM Shelter, 24/7 Operations on Sunday and Monday
Men’s Shelter: University Baptist Church, 1223 W. Main Street, Charlottesville, VA
Women’s Shelter: Belmont Baptist Church, 830 Monticello Avenue, Charlottesville, VA
Salvation Army of Charlottesville
Soup kitchen is open Monday, January 26, Noon – 6:00 PM. After 6:00 PM, attendees may transition to shelter as needed.
The Haven, 112 West Market St, Charlottesville, Extended Shelter Hours
Clemons Library on the University of Virginia Grounds, 164 McCormick Rd, Charlottesville, VA
Warming Centers Open:
Saturday, 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday, 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Monday, 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM
Opening hours are subject to change, but the latest can be found at https://library.virginia.edu/hours.
Key Recreation Center
Address: 800 E. Market, Street
Date: Monday, January 26
Hours: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Pets are welcome; however, pets must be kept in a crate at all times while inside the facility to ensure the safety of all guests.
Culpeper County
Winter Warming Shelter, 1100 N. Main Street, Culpeper, VA
Louisa County
The Salvation Army of Central Virginia, 1900 Chamberlayne Ave, Richmond, opens at 5:00 PM on Friday, January 23, and will remain open continuously through 8:00 AM on Tuesday, January 27 (likely to be extended). They also have overflow through the Caritas House: 540-804- 972-0813.
Nelson County
Lovingston Fire Department, Opens 6:00 PM, January 24 – January 26, 53 Bakers Lane, Lovingston, VA
Meals, cots, and blankets will NOT be provided.
Page County
Page County will have warming shelters readily available if needed for residents who are without heat. These shelters provide a safe, warm place to escape the cold. If you need these services, please call 540-843-0911, ext. 1.
Warren County
Community Meeting Room inside the Public Safety Building, 200 Skyline Drive, Front Royal, Open 24/7.
Warm indoor space only. Please bring personal essentials, medications, chargers.
Warrenton
Town Hall, 21 Main Street, Warrenton, VA, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Opening Monday, January 26
WARF (Warrenton Aquatic and Recreation Facility), 800 Waterloo Road, Warrenton, VA, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Opening Monday, January 26
Winchester
WATTS Warming Center, 102 Montague Ave, Winchester, VA, Monday – Saturday: 7:00 AM – 1:00 PM; Sundays: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
Southwest Virginia
Alleghany County
None active at this time.
Bland County
Bland Rescue Squad, 67 Orchard View Lane, Bland, VA
Botetourt County
None active at this time.
Bristol City
Haven of Rest, 624 Anderson Street, Bristol, TN, Serving Bristol, TN and VA
Salvation Army, 137 MLK, Jr. Blvd., Bristol, TN, Serving Bristol, TN and VA
Carroll County
Lambsburg Community Center, 130 Learning Lane, Lambsburg, VA, Open Sunday, January 25, 10 AM – 5 PM
Hillsville Pentecostal Holiness Church, 203 Virginia Street, Hillsville, VA
It is requested that people call before going to the church: 276-728-4943, 276-233-6971, 276-233-8769, 276-733-6666
Clifton Forge
The Clifton Forge Fire Department, 701 Church Street, Clifton Forge, Saturday, January 24 – Tuesday, January 27
The Clifton Forge Volunteer Rescue Squad, 1610 Hickory Avenue, Clifton Forge, Saturday, January 24 – Tuesday, January 27
If anyone needs assistance getting to one of these locations, contact Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office at 540-965-1770 ext. 0
Covington
Warming center on standby at Council Chambers, City Hall, 333 W. Locust Street, Covington, VA
If power is lost, the Center will be activated upon request. To request call 540-365-6333.
Craig County
Warming centers on standby in case of power outages:
New Castle Volunteer Fire Department, 443 Conrad Street, New Castle, VA
Simmonsville Volunteer Fire Department, 5783 Cumberland Gap Road, Newport, VA
Galax City
Elisha’s House, 222 Carroll Street, Galax, VA, Opens 8:00 PM (Guests should arrive by 8:45 PM for check-in),
Saturday, January 24 – Sunday, January 25, Adults Only 18+
Giles County
Giles County Wellness Center, 140 Clendennin Road, Narrows, VA, Beginning Monday, January 26 – Thursday, January 29, from 5:30 AM – 10:00 PM; Friday, January 30, 5:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Grayson County
Mount Rogers Fire and Rescue, 51 Firehouse Rd, Whitetop, VA, the fire hall is open
Lee County
Warming center on standby if conditions require: Jonesville Middle School, 160 Bulldog Circle, Jonesville
Call 276-346-7777 for shelter.
Pulaski County
Temporary Shelter, January 24 – January 31, Open 24/7
Anderson Memorial Presbyterian, 319 Franklin Street, Pulaski, VA – Lower Level Entrance
Anyone needing transportation to the shelter can call the Emergency Management office at 540-994-2574 and leave a message with contact info to request transportation.
The Warming Place, 223 N Washington Ave, Pulaski, VA, Call 376-620-6508
Roanoke
The Rescue Mission of Roanoke, 402 4th Street SE, Roanoke, Open 24 Hours
Belmont Presbyterian Church, 1005 9th Street SE, Roanoke, Open Saturday, January 24 – Monday, January 26
RAM House, 824 Campbell Avenue SW, Roanoke, Open Saturday, January 24, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM,
CLOSED on Sunday, January 25 – Monday, January 25
The Least of These, 422 Luck Avenue SW, Roanoke, Open 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, and can accommodate non-aggressive pets
HEMI House of Hope, 1001 Stewart Avenue SE, Roanoke, Opens Saturday, January 24, and will be open as long as needed, and can accommodate cats in crates and non-aggressive dogs on leashes are welcome
The Hope Center of 11th Street, Opens Sunday, January 25, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Monday, January 26, 6:00 AM – 12:00 PM, and Tuesday, January 27, 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Roanoke County
Roanoke County Libraries: Open during regular hours to the public for warmth and charging devices
Russell County
Anyone needing temporary shelter due to power outages is requested to call 911 for the Russell County Sheriff’s Department.
Smyth County
Antioch Greater Love Ministries, 319 Maple Street, Marion, VA, 24/7 Shelter
Tazewell County
The following warming stations are now on standby and will be opened as needed:
Abbs Valley Volunteer Fire Department, Tazewell County EMS Station 2, 1289 Boissevain Road, Bluefield, VA
Alexander United Methodist Church, 165 Church House Road, Bishop, VA
Bluefield Town Hall, 112 Huffard Drive, Bluefield, VA
Burke’s Garden Volunteer Fire Department, 7030 Burke’s Garden Road, Tazewell, VA
Clearfork Volunteer Fire Department, 7146 Clearfork Road, Bastian, VA
Tannersville Volunteer Fire Department, 1138 Freestone Valley, Tannersville, VA
Tazewell County Volunteer Fire Department, Fuller Perry Building, Fairgrounds Road, Tazewell, VA
Thompson Valley Volunteer Fire Department, 8905 Thompson Valley, Tazewell, VA
Wythe County
Open Door Community, 680 W Main Street, Wytheville, VA, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
West Central Virginia
Appomattox County
Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department, 719 Confederate Blvd, Appomattox, VA
Bedford County
SJC Warming Shelter, 112 Center Street, Bedford, VA, 7:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Palestine Baptist Church, 9244 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy, Huddleston, VA,
Planning to open Monday, January 26, unless needed earlier.
Eastlake Community Center, 1201 Timberwood Lane, Moneta, On standby if needed
Danville
TRCC Warming Center, Open 24/7, 625 Shelton Street, Danville, VA
House of Hope, 206 South Ridge Street, 5:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Franklin County
Redwood United Methodist Church, 3001 Franklin Turnpike, Rocky Mount, VA, Overnight Shelter
Scruggs Volunteer Fire and EMS Station, 2130 Bluewater Drive, Moneta, VA – Closing at Noon on Monday, January 26
Showers and charging stations are available to the public.
Rocky Mount United Methodist Church, 35 Main Street, Rocky Mount, VA, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Monday, January 26 – Tuesday, January 27
Henry County and Martinsville
Open Fire Department/Rescue Squad during the daytime on Sunday, January 25, and Monday, January 26:
Axton Volunteer Fire Department, 55 Mountain Valley Rd, Axton, VA
Bassett Volunteer Fire Department, 3735 Fairystone Park Hwy, Bassett, VA
Patrick Henry Volunteer Fire Department, 3125 County Line Rd, Patrick Springs, VA
Collinsville Volunteer Fire Department, 205 John Redd Blvd, Collinsville, VA
Fieldale Volunteer Fire Company, 500 Field Avenue, Fieldale, VA
Horsepasture Volunteer Fire Department, 17815 A.L. Philpott Hwy, Ridgeway, VA
Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department, 60 Magnolia St., Ridgeway, VA
Dyers Store Volunteer Fire Department, 3230 Chatham Rd., Martinsville, VA
Ridgeway District Rescue Squad, 108 Magnolia St., Ridgeway, VA
Fieldale-Collinsville Volunteer Rescue Squad, 1827 Daniels Creek Road, Collinsville, VA
Warming Center of Martinsville & Henry County, Operating 24/7 hours on Saturday, January 24, and Sunday, January 25
Lynchburg
Salvation Army Warming Center, 2215 Park Avenue, Lynchburg, VA, Open 24/7 beginning January 23
Patrick County
The following warming centers are on standby when residents report power outages
or when large-scale outages are observed:
Ararat Fire Department
CCDF Fire Department & Rescue Squad
Jeb Stuart Rescue Squad
Meadows of Dan Fire Department
Patrick Henry Fire Department
Smith River Rescue Squad
The Rotary Building (if additional space is needed)
Should overnight accommodations become necessary, the County will transition the centers into full shelter mode.
Overnight shelters will be available at:
Jeb Stuart Rescue Squad
Meadows of Dan Fire Department
Smith River Rescue Squad
The Rotary Building (if needed)
Pittsylvania County
Emergency Warming Centers, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Saturday, January 24 – Monday, January 26
Brosville Fire Dept, 11912 Martinsville Hwy, Danville, VA
Tunstall Fire Dept, 740 Tunstall High Rd, Dry Fork, VA
Chatham Fire Dept, 35 Depot St, Chatham, VA
Cool Branch Rescue Squad, 3060 Smith Mtn Rd, Penhook, VA
Renan Fire Dept, 405 Straightstone Rd, Gretna VA
Laurel Grove Fire Dept, 2081 Laurel Grove Rd, Sutherlin, VA
Gretna Fire Dept, 122 East Gretna Rd, Gretna, VA