December 27, 4:00 p.m. 

United Community Action Network, Adapt and the City of Roseburg have partnered to open a warming center in Roseburg beginning Monday night.

With temperatures dropping below freezing over the next several days, a release said the shelter will provide a warm and dry place for some of the most vulnerable population.

The Warming Shelter is located at 406 Northeast Winchester, in the former FCR location. Hours for use are between 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

UCAN Executive Director Shaun Pritchard stated, “We are extremely grateful to Adapt for answering the call to action from UCAN and the City”. Pritchard said several other community partners have also committed to supporting this effort, including the Dream Center, which is providing cots and bedding, the Senior Center with meals, and Onward Roseburg which will offer supportive services.

The release said staff from multiple agencies have worked together to prepare the building for use as a warming shelter. 24 cots will be available for use, with 6 staff and volunteers on site during operating hours. All COVID safety protocols will be in place.

The warming shelter will be open during nights when the low temperatures are forecast to be 30 degrees or less, or when low temperatures are forecast to be 32 degrees or less with additional factors such as precipitation, wind or sustained low temperatures.