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An additional warming shelter will be opened January 26 and 27 from 10 AM to 4 PM at Rocky Mount United Methodist Church located at 35 North Main Street, Rocky Mount, VA. ######################################################## Franklin County, Virginia residents should be advised that a warming shelter is available at: Scruggs Volunteer Fire and EMS Station located at 2130 Bluewater Drive, Moneta, Virginia. Showers and charging stations are available to the public. Warming Shelter of Franklin County: 3001 Old Franklin Turnpike, Rocky Mount, VA 24151

The County will open warming centers as needed. The centers will initially open when residents report power outages or when large-scale outages are observed. The warming centers will be located at:

• 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)

Food: No food will be provided by warming center locations, but you are allowed to bring in food. If you have the need for special foods (Ensure, etc.) you may bring them with you. High-energy foods such as peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trail mix, and other snack foods may be a good idea if you get hungry in between meals. If necessary, bring special dietary foods--such as diabetic, low salt, liquid diet, baby food, and formula. Medications: Medications - clearly marked with your name, dosage, type of medication, and prescribing physician. You must be able to take all medications by yourself. Pets: Pets are not allowed at fire/rescue centers. Rotary will be set up for domestic pets. Miscellaneous: Bring a cell phone and any other items, along with charging cables, as you will be able to recharge these items. Not Allowed: alcoholic beverages or weapons. Smoking is not allowed in centers.

Warming shelters are not activated but will be if the need arises. (Greene County EMS)

Communications Productions informs the public about County government by televising meetings of the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Appeals, and by producing informational programs that are televised on Fairfax County Government Channel 16, via live video-streaming, and through video-on-demand. Communications Productions maintains an emergency messaging system that delivers important emergency information to County residents on Channel 16, providing a reliable means of communication during an emergency.

Pulaski County Temporary Shelter January 24 – 31, 2026 Check-In: 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Open 24 Hours, Sunday - Tuesday Anderson Memorial Presbyterian 319 Franklin Street, Pulaski, VA - Lower-Level Entrance Contact Terrie Sternberg for information at (540) 230-3139 No weapons No drugs No pets Respect others 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.

Wythe County: Open Door Community, 680 W Main Street, Wytheville, VA, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM

Unhoused residents: Individuals seeking shelter can go to Homeless Services at 2020A 14th St. N., Arlington, VA 22201, 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. Shelter day programs will remain open during the storm, providing access to hygiene facilities, warm meals, and other essential services. County street outreach teams will continue to be deployed, as conditions allow, engaging unsheltered residents and connecting them to shelter and support. https://www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arlington/Newsroom/Articles/2026/Winter-Storm-January-2026

When sirens sound, find a local radio or TV station this broadcasting emergency information. Emergency officials will provide critical instructions in an emergency, such as evacuation orders or how to safely stay where you are. WRC Ch. 4 WTTG Ch. 5 WJLA Ch. 7 WUSA Ch. 9

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When sirens sound, find a local radio or TV station this broadcasting emergency information. Emergency officials will provide critical instructions in an emergency, such as evacuation orders or how to safely stay where you are. WXGM 99.1 FM

Washington County Emergency Services and the Sherriff's Office are partnering to open a limited Warming Shelter starting at 1 pm today. The shelter will be located at the Hayters Gap Community Center at 7720 Hayters Gap Road, Abingdon, VA 24210. The shelter will provide cots, some basic food, and water; with the shelter closing at 10 am on Tuesday, January 27th. VDoT is working now to clear secondary roads to the community center. If you are out of power and plan to stay overnight, bring any medications you take with you. The Community Center does not have cell service. If you need a ride to the center, please call 276-676-6000.

There is no local emergency information at this time.

There is no local emergency information at this time.

Carroll County Warming center/charging shelter open Sunday, January 26, from 10 AM to 5 PM at the Lambsburg Community Center, 130 Learning Lane, Lambsburg. A kitchen and outlets for charging devices will be available for use Hillsville Pentecostal Holiness Church will also have a warming shelter open at the church, located at 203 Virginia Street in Hillsville. It is requested that people call before they go to the church: 276-728-4943, 276-233-6971, 276-233-8769, 276-733-6666.

• Need a shower? Bring your shower supplies.
• Need to charge your devices? Bring your chargers.
• Need water? Bring your containers.

—————————————— Our teams will be ready to serve you with snacks, drinks, & the love of Jesus Christ. ——————————————

• After you’ve called to plan your arrival, please drive to the right side of the building & enter at the double doors of the outreach center.

There is no local emergency information at this time.

There is no local emergency information at this time.

Lee County: Warming shelter will open if conditions require. Jonesville Middle School, 160 Bulldog Circle, Jonesville. Call 276-346-7777 for shelter.

RoCo Alert is a system used by Roanoke County public safety officials to deliver emergency notifications to residents and businesses impacted by, or in danger of being impacted by, an emergency or disaster. The RoCo Alert service is provided by Twenty First Century Communications, Inc. under contract to Roanoke County, Virginia. Officials within the Roanoke County Emergency Communications Center can activate RoCo Alert when needed for wide area disasters such as wildfires or storm damage and also for very local alerts for flooding or neighborhood emergencies.

Russell County: Anyone needing temporary shelter due to power outage is requested to call 911 for the Russell County Sheriff’s Dept.

Shelter Information: Antioch Greater Love Ministries, 319 Maple Street, Marion, VA, 24/7 Shelter

When sirens sound, find a local radio or TV station this broadcasting emergency information. Emergency officials will provide critical instructions in an emergency, such as evacuation orders or how to safely stay where you are. WVIR Ch. 29 WVIR Ch. 3 WVAW Ch. 4 WAHU Ch. 9

There is no local emergency information at this time.

When sirens sound, find a local radio or TV station this broadcasting emergency information. Emergency officials will provide critical instructions in an emergency, such as evacuation orders or how to safely stay where you are. WQGT 1700 AM* *(County residents only)

Appomattox County Warming Center Appomattox Volunteer Fire Department 719 Confederate Blvd, Appomattox, VA

Prepares the nation for all hazards and effectively manages federal response and recovery efforts following any national incident. FEMA also initiates pro active mitigation activities, trains first responders, and manages the National Flood Insurance Program and the U.S. Fire Administration. To reach the VA Regional Office in Penndel, PA, please call (267)560-5057.