January 17th, 2024

Preparing for freezing weather

Check the National Weather Service for updates when temperatures dip below freezing: www.weather.gov/pqr 
In addition to the Linn County warming centers listed in the graphics below, here are the Albany warming centers and overnight shelters  that were open during the icy stretch in January 2024 when temperatures stayed in the 20s:
Albany Warming Centers
 • Albany First Christian Church Community Room, 432 Ferry St. S.W., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Monday and Tuesday) (541-974-2075).
 • Albany Fire Station 11, Sixth and Lyon Street, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Sunday).
​  • Second Chance Shelter, 1011 Jackson St. S.E.  (daily) (541-791-3411).

​​Albany Overnight Shelters
 • 2nd Chance Shelter, 1011 Jackson St. S.E., opened daily as an overnight shelter on a first-come, first-serve basis. Anyone staying overnight must check in by 8 p.m. (daily) (541-791-3411).
 • Albany Helping Hands, 619 Ninth Ave. S.E., opened at 10:30 and closed at 5:30 a.m. (daily) . (541-926-4036).
• Calvary Chapel, 800 34th Ave. S.E. Opened at 4 p.m. (daily) Faith Hope Charity operated the temporary shelter and also provided 13 motel vouchers (541-602-5221).