Cold weather shelters open in South Mississippi

Due to anticipated cold weather conditions, counties are announcing the opening of shelters.

Two shelters will open in Harrison County tonight, and subsequent nights as necessary.

D’Iberville – Kenny Fournier Multipurpose Center – Opens at 4:30 pm • 10395 Automall Parkway, D’Iberville Gulfport

Salvation Army Center of Hope – Opens at 6:00 pm • 2019 22nd Street, Gulfport

Transportation assistance is available; call Coast Transit Authority at (228) 896-8080 or check their website for route information. https://coasttransit.com/

For guidance on preparing for cold weather, call EMA at (228) 865-4002 or use National Weather Service safety information. https://www.weather.gov/safety/cold

The Hancock County Emergency Management Agency in coordination with the Hancock County Board of Supervisors will open a Cold Weather Warming Center 6:00pm Wednesday night until 8:00 a.m. Thursday morning.

The warming center is located at the Emergency Operations Center Building at 18333 HWY 603 Kiln.

If someone needs a ride to the shelter, contact Hancock County Central Dispatch at 228-255-9191 for assistance.