The Salvation Army announced they’d be opening a weather shelter beginning Thursday night to help those in need as Hurricane Helene travels north.
According to the organization, the Salvation Army Red Shield Services will operate the shelter at their location on Marietta Street NW in Atlanta beginning at 9 p.m.
The shelter will operate on a first-come, first-served basis through Friday morning at 8 a.m.
[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ]
TRENDING STORIES:
- Hurricane Helene updates: Storm strengthens into Category 2 hurricane
- HELENE PREP: Family emergency supply kit must-haves
- Hurricane Helene: List of school closings, after-school activities canceled in north Georgia
The Salvation Army said they will have cot space available in the following amounts:
- Men – 10 cots
- Women 5 cots
- Families – 10 cots, for up to 2 families
After leaving the shelter, the Salvation Army will provide each person a bagged lunch.
The shelter location is 469 Marietta Street NW. Anyone with questions about the shelter can call the organization’s main desk at 404-486-2701.