As temperatures in DeKalb County are expected to plummet to dangerously low levels, the county is taking action by opening several warming centers for those in need of shelter from the cold. DeKalb County News reports that these centers will welcome residents starting at 6:30 p.m. today.
Facilities identified to serve as safe havens during this extreme weather event include Frontline Response International on Gresham Rd SE, St. Vincent de Paul on Chamblee Tucker Rd, and the Mason Mill Recreation Center among others. Starting from 6:30 p.m., those needing shelter can go directly to Frontline HQ for assistance with warming center placement. Having begun at precisely 6:30 p.m., the initial pickup routes from various locations were scheduled to be completed by 7:30 p.m., aiding residents in reaching the specified centers.
Comprehensive transportation services are made available to facilitate the community's access to these warming havens. According to the details shared by DeKalb County, buses will collect individuals along several designated routes covering crucial areas like North DeKalb, Central Decatur, Stone Mountain, and other regions. The service includes multiple pickup points such as the Chamblee Library and Stone Mountain Walmart, aiming to accommodate those located throughout the county.
For detailed route times and locations, citizens should refer to the schedule provided by the county's news release. Arriving at the Golden Door Warming Center, the last pickup at the South Central route was planned for 7:30 p.m. at Exchange Park Intergenerational Center. Frontline Response International is the primary contractor for DeKalb County responsible for this service arrangement, ensuring that during such times of harsh weather, no individual is left without a warm and safe environment to turn to.
The community members are encouraged to extend this information to those in need and remain cautious during the freezing weather conditions.
