MEMPHIS, Tenn — UPDATE 2/22/2021 - The City's three Warming Centers will be deactivated Monday morning, February 22.
Individuals in need of additional support will be routed to nonprofit partners. There have been a number of agencies that have worked to coordinate support for the Warming Centers over the past week.
They include: OEM, City of Memphis Parks, HCD, Shelby County Community Services, Shelby County Emergency Management, MATA, Community Alliance for the Homeless, Hospitality Hub, Room in the Inn, Constance Abbey, and the Travelodge Hotel.
Thank you to all involved.
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2/16/2021 - Due to a burst pipe at the Frayser Raleigh Senior Center, the third warming center will be relocated to the Lewis Senior Center, 1188 North Parkway. This location will run concurrently with the Hollywood and Ruth Tate locations until further notice.
Persons needing a ride to the warming center via MATA may contact OEM at (901) 297-1680 to schedule pickup.
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UPDATE 2/16/2021 - A third warming center will open at 7:00 pm today. The third location will be the Frayser Raleigh Senior Center located at 3985 Egypt Central Rd. This location will also remain open 24 hours until further notice. The Hollywood and Ruth Tate locations are open until further notice.
Persons needing a ride to the warming center via MATA may contact OEM at (901) 297-1680 to schedule pickup.
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2/13/2021 - The City of Memphis has implemented its cold weather plan with the establishment of a Warming Center. Warming Centers are places where residents dealing with extremely low temperatures may escape, after normal business hours for city government buildings. Primary locations for warming centers are usually malls, shopping centers, libraries, and community centers that are opened during normal business hours. The Warming Centers will be open for those seeking warmth after normal business hours.
OPERATING HOURS and LOCATIONS:
- Hollywood Community Center (1560 N. Hollywood Street)
- Ruth Tate Senior Center (1620 Marjorie Street) opens at 4:00 p.m. tonight.
Both locations will remain open 24 hours until further notice.
Those seeking overnight shelter accommodations are encouraged to seek assistance from our partners at Memphis Union Mission located at 383 Poplar Avenue, The Salvation Army located at 696 Jackson Avenue or for additional local shelters call (901) 529-4545.
For assistance regarding transportation, beginning at 6:00 p.m., please contact the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) at (901) 297-1680.
Our staff will continue to monitor the situation for any changes in conditions. Please follow us: Twitter - @MemphisOEM
If you have any additional questions, please contact the City of Memphis Office of Emergency Management at (901) 636-2525.
