CONCORD, NC – Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners have declared a State of Emergency as the winter storm moves in.
An emergency shelter opened Saturday night at the Concord Active Living Center (formerly the Concord Senior Center) at 331 Corban Ave. SE in Concord.
The shelter is open to anyone who needs a warm, safe place to go.
Admission is first-come, first-served. Limited space is available. Meals will be provided with limited food options.
Visitors will receive a handout upon entering that covers safety, health and hygiene, meals and general shelter guidelines.
Other general shelter rules and information:
No weapons, drugs, alcohol, tobacco, vaping or smoking inside the shelter
Individuals must provide their own transportation to the shelter
Pets (cats and dogs only) will be housed in a Companion Animal Shelter Trailer. Please bring necessary food and medication for your pets.
Limited shower facilities are available
Items visitors should bring to the shelter:
Cellphone and charger
Necessary or required medications
Items brought to the shelter should be minimal, limited space is available
Consider bringing limited non-perishable food if you or a family member has a specific dietary restriction
Limited small activity items for children if they are accompanying you to the shelter
The shelter will remain open until further notice.
Earlier Saturday, the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners declared a State of Emergency on behalf of Cabarrus County and municipalities within the county.
“With this declaration, we can act quickly and decisively for an effective response throughout the county,” said Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners Chair Laura Lindsey, who signed the declaration. “We encourage all our residents to take steps to keep themselves and their families safe.”
The declaration allows Cabarrus County and municipalities to adjust staffing and services, deploy emergency resources and take other necessary actions to protect lives and property. It stays in effect until it is rescinded.
Also on Saturday, County officials activated an information hotline to provide updates to the community. Residents can call 704-920-COLD to hear recorded messages with information about shelters and warming centers. The line will be updated as new developments occur.
Cabarrus County parks will close for weather on Sunday (January 25, 2026). The closure impacts Frank Liske, Rob Wallace, Virginia Foil, Vietnam Veterans and Camp T.N. Spencer.
