#SouthCarolina, #NorthCarolina - Shelters open in Upstate, WNC as extreme cold weather hits area
By Lorenza Medley
Published: Jan. 18, 2026 at 9:11 AM EST
#BuncombeCounty
According to Our Voice, #CodePurple has been issued for #AshevilleNC and Buncombe County until Monday, Jan. 19. Entry begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m.
The following shelters are open to those in need:
Safe Shelter at 27 Balm Grove
For women
Transit routes: W2, W1, W6
ABCCM Transformation Village at 30 Olin Haven Way
For women and women with children
Transit route: W2
Safe Shelter at 91 New Leicester Hwy
For men
Transit route: WE1 West
Salvation Army at 204 Haywood St.
For men
Transit routes: W5, WE1 West, WE2 West
Homeward Bound - AHOPE at 19 N. Ann Street
For couples and people with pets
Transit routes: W5, WE1 West, WE2 West
#PickensCounty
City of Clemson Police Department
Address: 1198 Tiger Blvd in Clemson
Times: Available for emergency needs
#SpartanburgCounty
Extreme Cold Weather Shelter
Address: 701 Saxon Ave. in Spartanburg
Times: 7 p.m. to 10 a.m. on a day-to-day basis
#OconeeCounty
Blue Ridge Community Center
Address: 315 Holland Ave. in #SenecaSC
Times: 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. until Tuesday, Jan. 20
#UnionCounty
C-4 Ministries is working with Union County to keep residents safe during the cold weather. Residents are asked to call 911 for information on shelters. C-4 will then get in contact with you for further information.
The shelter will be available until Wednesday, Jan. 21."
Source:
https://www.foxcarolina.com/2026/01/18/shelters-open-upstate-wnc-extreme-cold-weather-hits-area/
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