Harrison County said in a Facebook post that warming centers will open Monday, March 16, in anticipation of cold weather. Officials urged residents who need a warm place to stay to use the centers.
Warming centers and cold-weather shelters provide temporary, indoor space for people who lack reliable heating or who are experiencing homelessness. They reduce the risk of hypothermia and other cold-related illnesses during winter storms and periods of prolonged low temperatures.
Local governments, churches and nonprofit organizations commonly operate such centers in coordination with emergency management and social service agencies. Hours, capacity and services vary by site; organizers typically provide seating, heat and limited sheltering, and may connect people with longer-term assistance.
Residents seeking details about locations, hours or transportation options should check Harrison County’s official channels, contact local social service agencies or follow updates on county social media. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."
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