01/30/2026
STAY WARM AND SAFE: CHECK FOR A WARMING STATION NEAR YOU
As Central and Northern Alabama copes with the cold temperatures we want to ensure that all Veterans are aware of safe and warm environments. For those without adequate heat or shelter, the following Warming Stations are available.
Please take care, dress in layers, and avoid unnecessary travel during extreme weather. Please be safe.
Birmingham Warming Stations:
Birmingham Catchment Area Map
Jimmie Hale Mission
3420 2nd Ave North
Sunday 6 p.m.-Monday 7 a.m.
Monday 6 p.m.-Tuesday 7 a.m.
Tuesday 6 p.m.-Wednesday 7 a.m.
Wednesday 6 p.m.-Thursday 7 a.m.
Everyone must leave daily at 7 a.m.
Pathways ( women and children ONLY)
409 Richard Arrington Jr. Blvd., 6 p.m. – 7 a.m.
Cullman area:
Hanceville: Trinity Pentecostal Church
Hanceville Civic Center: 307 Whaley Avenue
Battleground: Camp Liberty
Fairview Shelter: 8417 Co Rd 1545
Dodge City Town Hall: 130 Howard Circle
City of Cullman Shelter: 1625 Cleveland Ave SW
Southside
Southside Community Center, 2142 Hwy 77; Open Daily: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Attalla
Carnes Recreation Center, 102 Case Ave. SE; Open Daily: hours of operation are: 5 p.m.-7 a.m. call for access: 256-538-3712. After 8 p.m. call: 256-485-3276
Tuscaloosa
Compassion of Coalition, 2310 Skyland E Blvd.
Gadsden area:
Salvation Army: 114 North 11th Street, Gadsden, (256) 546-4673, open 5 p.m.-7 a.m. or when the temp reaches 33 degrees
Currently operating warming shelter with tentative plans to continue until February 4, 2026. Must be ambulatory/able to get around. Behavior problems will be discharged, no access if “drunk or high.” No pets allow, no emotional support animals, will only accept Service Animals.
Family Success Center: 821 East Broad Street, Gadsden (256) 547-6888 Open Daily: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Gadsden Public Library – MAIN BRANCH:254 South College St. (256) 549-4699 Open Daily: Normal business hours
Gadsden Public Library – ALABAMA CITY 2700 W. Meighan Blvd, (256) 549-4688 Open Daily: Normal business hours
The Freedom Center:1601 W. Meighan Blvd, Gadsden; Call for hours of operation: 256-391-9716
New Liberty Tabernacle of Praise: 934 E.Broad St, Gadsden; Open Daily & Overnight. Lunch 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dynamic Outreach Ministries: 2101 Broadway Ave, Gadsden; Open Daily: 6 p.m.-8 a.m.
Graphic Thermometer
Anniston
Martha’s Hope (formerly The Bridge at Anniston First United Methodist Church) 1431 Gurnee Ave.
Talladega
Spring Street Recreation Center, 502 Spring Street S. Talladega, AL, 35160
Clanton
Clanton City Hall - opens each evening at 4:30 p.m.
Hokes Bluff
Hokes Bluff Community Center: 5891 Gilliland St.; For access call: 256-492-2414; after 5 p.m. call 256-312-2515
Moulton
Both storm shelters in Moulton (14201 Court Street, Moulton) and (200 Almon Drive, Moulton)
Florence
Home Free Haven: 621 S. Court St.
Russellville
Russellville Police Department: 400 N. Jackson Avenue (Warming only, no overnight stay)
Section
Section High School, Elementary Gym, 141 AL-71
Shinbone
Shinbone Valley Fire Department, 70819 Highway 49, Delta
St. Clair County
Warming Stations open in the basement at both Courthouses (Ashville and Pell City). 100 5th Ave, Ashville and 1815 Cogswell Ave, Pell City
Dekalb County
Those who need assistance should call Marked for Life Ministries hotline at 888-789-4673. Will direct the callers to the closest warming center.
Morgan County
The Salvation Army: 100 Austinville Road SW.
Snowing Street
Scottsboro
Life Resource Services of Jackson County: 304 South Andrews St.; Thursday-Sunday in Scottsboro - 256-437-6606
Jasper
Lueada Meadows Smith Center: Check in by 10:30 p.m. 419 Crutchfield Blvd
Double Springs
Municipal Building: 23415 Highway 195. Open to warm up if anyone needs to get out of the cold.
Huntsville Warming Stations:
The Livin’ Room (2820 Governors Drive SW, Huntsville. Opens Saturday 4 p.m.–Tuesday 9 a.m. Meals, temporary beds, warm showers, hygiene supplies, and transportation provided. Can accommodate up to 60 adults; families with children directed to appropriate services. Pets welcome if leashed or crated. Donations accepted Saturday 2–4 p.m. Free rides available via Huntsville Police and City Transit.)
First Stop (206 Stokes Street NW): Open Friday-Jan. 23 @ 5 p.m. Remaining open until Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. Transportation provided by the Huntsville Police Department. Meals and a warm place to stay available. Donations of blankets, food, and essential supplies accepted.
Southern Legacy Assembly (116 S. Royal Ave., Florence) Daytime warming center. Open Jan. 24–25.
Cherokee Community Storm Shelter (1211 2nd Street, Cherokee) Day and night warming center. Cots, blankets, and shelter provided. Open Jan. 20 until temperatures reach above 40 degrees.
Hands Across Decatur (1027 5th Ave. SE, Decatur). Breakfast 8:30 a.m.–noon, lunch during regular hours, dinner 6–8 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday. Open Friday 8:30 a.m.–noon through Monday. Warm space, meals, and safety provided to anyone in need. Volunteers can text +1 (256) 654-6371 or 256-616-8210.
Salvation Army of the Shoals (1601 Huntsville Road, Florence): Check in at 5 p.m. Meals and overnight shelter provided every night. Call 256-764-4432.
Shoals Shelter (Pickup at the Help Center, 621 S. Court St., Florence, from 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m.) The bus departs for overnight shelter by 5:45 p.m. Meals and overnight shelter provided. Open Jan. 20–26, with additional nights possible.
Town of Leighton (8856 Main Street, Leighton) Day and night warming center. Shelter provided; food and supplies not included. Open Jan. 20 until temperatures rise above freezing.
Huntsville Transit will also provide free rides to and from the warming centers. Transit operates Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
If Huntsville Transit is unavailable, Huntsville Police can transport individuals to the warming centers. To request a ride, call HPD’s non-emergency phone number, 256-722-7100.
ADDITIONAL WARMING STATIONS (By County):
https://ema.alabama.gov/2025/01/18/alabama-warming-centers-and-stations/
For real-time road conditions, the Alabama Department of Transportation encourages individuals to visit algotraffic.com.
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