With temperatures dropping, here are Gadsden's warming centers/shelter
With overnight temperatures expected to be 30 degrees and below for most of the next week, the Gadsden/Etowah County Emergency Management Agency is reminding people of local warming shelters.
Overnight warming shelter
The Salvation Army, 114-120 N. 11th St., Gadsden, 256-546-4673
Daytime warming centers
Gadsden Public Library Main Branch, 254 S. College St., Gadsden, 256-549-4699; hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday; 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Gadsden Public Library East Gadsden Branch, 809 E. Broad St., Gadsden, 256-549-4691; hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Gadsden Public Library Alabama City Branch, 2700 W. Meighan Blvd., Gadsden, 256-549-4688; hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For more information, contact GECEMA at 256-549-4575.
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Contact Gadsden Times reporter Donna Thornton at 256-393-3284 or donna.thornton@gadsdentimes.com.
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