CITY OF ALEXANDRIA OPENS WARMING STATION
Alexandria, Louisiana — In response to continuing cold weather forecasted for the upcoming weekend, the City of Alexandria is adding flexibility to its normal temperature triggers and opening a Warming Station at the Bolton Avenue Community Center, located at 315 Bolton Avenue. The City is coordinating with other agencies to monitor additional needs.
The warming station will provide a refuge for locals in need and will be operational from 2 PM on Thursday, January 9, 2025, until Monday, January 13, 2025, coinciding with the expected rise in temperatures.
Equipped with cots and Meals Ready-to-Eat (MREs), the facility aims to offer a safe space for individuals seeking shelter from the harsh weather conditions.
It is important to note that the Warming Station is not equipped to accommodate individuals with special medical needs. Visitors to the facility are required to be ambulatory and able to care for themselves.