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Are you prepared for Winter Storm Fern? This is a reminder to ensure that prescriptions are filled, oxygen tanks are full, and batteries are charged and ready. Medically dependent members of our community can be some of the most vulnerable during extreme weather. #CheckOnYourNeighbors #BePreparedNotScared ... See MoreSee Less

An Ice Storm Warning has been issued for our area beginning at Midnight Friday and lasting until 6p Sunday. #BePreparedNotScared ... See MoreSee Less

“City departments are actively preparing for the expected winter weather and coordinating closely with Florence-Lauderdale Emergency Management.
Residents are encouraged to prepare now, stay weather-aware, and follow Florence/Lauderdale EMA Management Agency for official updates, alerts, and safety information.
Preparing early and staying informed helps keep our community safe.”
Mayor Ron Tyler
➡️To report a power outage, call 256-764-4456. Do not call 911 to report a power outage. If you encounter a downed power line or damaged electrical equipment, stay away and treat them as if they are energized.
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We have some brutal cold and potential winter weather approaching our area this weekend 🥶
Please be aware of the resources we have in the Shoals area to assist our unhoused friends!
This is a listing of shelters and warming centers that we have as of now🙌🏻
Please call 211 Information and Referral of Northwest Alabama for up to date information as well! 🤗
Additionally, the flyer below gives contact information for several organizations and agencies. Please print and share!🤗
🩵 Shoals Shelter
-Meet at the Help Center 4:30pm-5:30pm.
-Address for pickup: 621 S Court Street, Florence.
-The bus will leave for the overnight shelter by 5:45pm.
-A meal and shelter is provided.
-Open January 20 - January 26, additonal nights TBD.
💛 The Salvation Army of the Shoals
-Check in for overnight shelter is 5:00pm.
-Address: 1601 Huntsville Road, Florence.
-A meal and shelter is provided.
-256-764-4432
-Open 7 nights a week.
💙Southern Legacy Assembly
-Daytime Warming Center
-Address: 116 S Royal Ave, Florence.
-Shelter is provided.
-Open Jan 24 and Jan 25, as a day shelter.
💚Cherokee Community Storm Shelter
-Day and Night Warming Center.
-Addresss: 1211 2nd Street, Cherokee.
-Cots, blankets, and shelter provided.
-Open Jan 20 until temps are above 40 degrees.
💜 Town of Leighton
-Day and Night Warming Center at Leighton Storm Shelter.
-Address: 8856 Main Street, Leighton.
-Shelter provided.
-Food and supplies are not provided.
-Open Jan 20 until temps are above freezing.
We are so thankful for our partner organizations, area churches, and community volunteers who go above and beyond for our communities. Thank you for all you do!! Please share this information!❤️(Edited and Updated January 22.
If you have info on shelters or warming stations, please email hccnwal@gmail.com)
Hey Shoals Friends!!🗣️🗣️
We have some brutal cold and potential winter weather approaching our area this weekend 🥶
Please be aware of the resources we have in the Shoals area to assist our unhoused friends!
This is a listing of shelters and warming centers that we have as of now🙌🏻
Please call 211 Information and Referral of Northwest Alabama for up to date information as well! 🤗
Additionally, the flyer below gives contact information for several organizations and agencies. Please print and share!🤗
👉🏻LAUDERDALE COUNTY
🩵 Shoals Shelter
-Meet at the Help Center 4:30pm-5:30pm.
-Address for pickup: 621 S Court Street, Florence.
-The bus will leave for the overnight shelter by 5:45pm.
-A meal and shelter is provided.
-Open January 20 - January 29, additonal nights TBD.
*****Shoals Shelter will be open for NIGHTTIME shelter Jan 21-29. They will be open for DAYTIME shelter during the winter storm all weekend, Friday night thru Sunday evening. FOR THE WEEKEND-come to the Help Center on Friday between 4:30 and 5:30, and guests will then be hosted all weekend. There will be NO INTAKE on Saturday or Sunday, due to weather conditions. If a guest wants to stay the weekend, they must come to checkin on Friday.*****
💛 The Salvation Army of the Shoals
-Check in for overnight shelter is 5:00pm.
-Address: 1601 Huntsville Road, Florence.
-A meal and shelter is provided.
-256-764-4432
-Open 7 nights a week.
💙Southern Legacy Assembly
-Daytime Warming Center
-Address: 116 S Royal Ave, Florence.
-Shelter is provided.
-Open Jan 24 and Jan 25, as a day shelter.
👉🏻COLBERT COUNTY
🧡York Bluff Baptist Church
-Address: 301 N Atlanta Ave, Sheffield.
-Hours and days of operation will be determined based on EMS guidance.
💚Cherokee Community Storm Shelter
-Day and Night Warming Center.
-Addresss: 1211 2nd Street, Cherokee.
-Cots, blankets, and shelter provided.
-Open Jan 20 until temps are above 40 degrees.
💜 Town of Leighton
-Day and Night Warming Center at Leighton Storm Shelter.
-Address: 8856 Main Street, Leighton.
-Shelter provided.
-Food and supplies are not provided.
-Open Jan 20 until temps are above freezing.
🤍 Ford City Shelter
-Address: 14439 County Line Rd, Muscle Shoals
-Shelter provided
👉🏻FRANKLIN COUNTY
💛Littleville Shelter
-Address: 1450 Jackson Hwy, Russellville
👉🏻WINSTON COUNTY
🩶Arley Fire and Rescue
-Address: 6019 Helican Road, Arley
👉🏻LAWRENCE COUNTY
🤎Moulton Shelter #1
-Address: 14201 Court Street, Moulton
💙Moulton Shelter #2
-Address: 200 Almon Drive, Moulton
We are so thankful for our partner organizations, area churches, and community volunteers who go above and beyond for our communities. Thank you for all you do!! Please share this information!❤️
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