Anniston, AL – As freezing temperatures set in across the City of Anniston, residents are urged to take precautions and stay warm. The City of Anniston, in collaboration with United Way of East Central Alabama, His Hands and Feet Ministries, and MeMe’s Heart, has established a public warming station to provide relief during the chilly nights.

The warming station, situated at The Bridge in Anniston First United Methodist Church, 1400 Noble Street, Anniston, AL 36201, will be operational until Monday, February 19, 2024. Opening its doors at 5:00 PM each evening, the facility will provide a safe and warm space for those in need, closing at 8:00 AM the following morning.

The City of Anniston encourages residents to stay informed about the warming station’s operational status by visiting the official website.  Additionally, updates on any possible extensions of the warming station’s hours will be communicated in the event of changes to the weather forecast.