The Wiregrass was upgraded to a Moderate Risk (level 4 out of 5) chance for severe weather Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Two locations will open in Dothan on Saturday to offer safe places for people to go.
Westgate Church of Christ at 619 Westgate Parkway and First Baptist Dothan at 300 West Main Street will open from 7 p.m. March 15 to 7 a.m. March 16.
Westgate will be open to those who live in mobile homes or other unsafe locations, and First Baptist will be open to provide shelter for the homeless.
Cots will be available, but meals will not be provided. Those using the locations are asked to bring their own pillows, blankets, sleeping bags, snacks and hygiene items.
Pets won’t allowed unless they are service animals.
Shiloh Baptist Church has also offered to host a safe space during storms on Saturday at 873 N. Shiloh Road in Hartford. Doors will open at 6 p.m. Pets are not allowed. Please bring bedding and personal items.
Rehobeth Baptist Church also offers a safe place at their Family Life Center. Bring bedding, snacks and hygiene items.
Churches are urged to open their doors to people who may not live in the safest places for severe weather. Contact Gary Griffin at 334-595-8970 if your church can open for the storm.
Call 2-1-1 to reach Wiregrass 211 for more information.
