Canton opens warming shelter amid power outages
CANTON – Due to the power outages from high winds and the forecasted freezing temperatures, the city of Canton is offering a shelter for those in need until 11 a.m. Thursday at the Edward “Peel” Coleman Community Center, according to a news release.
SARTA will offer transportation if needed, and the American Red Cross will provide cots and blankets. COVID 19 precautions must be honored, such as masks, social distancing and hand sanitizing. Canton Police and Fire departments will help staff the locations. Canton citizens needing assistance may call 911.
The Edward “Peel” Coleman Community Center is at 1400 Sherrick Road SE. The phone number is 330-489-3350. Guests must enter through the west door. Masks are available on site if needed. Cots and blankets will be available if needed. Hours of operation are 1 p.m. today through 11 a.m. Thursday.Those who need transportation to the warming center may access SARTA from any regular stop to the Cornerstone Transit Center on Cherry Avenue SE. Once at the Cornerstone Transit Center, utilize Route 110 for transportation to the Coleman Community Center. Let the bus driver know you are in route to the warming center and there will be no fee. Return transportation will be provided from the Coleman Community Center to Cornerstone Transit Center on Cherry Avenue SE free of charge by utilizing Route 110. If assistance is needed when SARTA is not available, call dispatch at 330-649-5800.
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