Frigid Weather Shelter

January 6, 2025

With the frigid weather this week, additional shelters are opening from this evening until tentatively Friday or Saturday. We will provide updates as needed.

Copiah County

Copiah County Safe Room

1060 Epps Lane

Gallman, MS 39083

***Will serve only as a warming station, not a overnight shelter, at this time***

Hinds County

1. Sheppard's Gymnasium

   1355 Hattiesburg Street

   Jackson, MS  39204

   Shelter opened at 4pm on Monday January 6, 2025.

2. Stewpot Opportunity Center

   845 W. Amite Street

   Jackson, MS 39203

   601-949-3540

   Shelter will open at 6 pm on Monday January 6, 2025

Additional shelter may be opened once all beds are full.

Madison County

A decision to open an emergency shelter has not been determined at this time. If an emergency shelter is opened, it will be at Canton Multipurpose Center located at 501 Soldiers Colony Road Canton, MS 30046. Individuals seeking shelter should contact the Red Cross.

Rankin County

No emergency shelter will be opened by the county. Individuals seeking shelter should contact the Red Cross.

Warren County

River City Rescue Mission

3705 Washington Street

Vicksburg, MS 39180

601-636-6602

POC Pastor Ernie Hall

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