ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Shelters across western North Carolina will open their doors this weekend due to a major winter storm that is expected to bring widespread ice to the region.
Buncombe County/Asheville:
Multiple “Code Purple” shelters will open their doors on Friday, Jan. 23, and Saturday, Jan. 24.
Shelters are available at the following locations:
Women:
- Safe Shelter: 27 Balm Grove (Transit route: W2, W1, W6)
- ABCCM Transformation Village: 30 Olin Haven Way (Transit route: W2). Women with children are also accepted.
Men:
- Safe Shelter: 91 New Leicester Hwy (Transit route: WE1 West)
- Salvation Army: 204 Haywood Street (Transit route: W5, WE1 West, WE2 West)
Couples and people with pets:
- Homeward Bound – AHOPE: 19 N. Ann Street (Transit route: W5, WE1 West, WE2 West)
Entry to these shelters begins at 6 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m., with no requirement for sobriety or identification. After 8 p.m., all entries will be facilitated by public safety or outreach staff.
Rutherford County:
In Rutherford County, two emergency shelters will open at noon on Saturday, Jan. 24, before the winter storm hits…