01/24/2026
Pittsylvania County will be opening Emergency Warming Centers for Pittsylvania County citizens who are in need due to winter storm conditions. These centers will be open from 8 am until 8 pm Saturday January 24, Sunday January 25 and Monday January 26.
Things to consider:
Food:
No food will be provided by these locations, but you are allowed to bring in food. If you have the need for special foods (Ensure, etc.) you may bring them with you. High-energy foods such as peanut butter, jelly, crackers, granola bars, trail mix, and other snack foods may be a good idea if you get hungry in between meals. If necessary, bring special dietary foods--such as diabetic, low salt, liquid diet, baby food, and formula.
Medications:
Medications--clearly marked with your name, dosage, type of medication, and prescribing physician. You must be able to take all medications by yourself.
Pets:
Pets are not allowed at general shelters unless they are service animals.
Miscellaneous:
Bring a cell phone and any other items, along with charging cables, as you will be able to recharge these items.
Not Allowed: alcoholic beverages or weapons. Smoking is not allowed in centers.
Pittsylvania County Warming Centers January 2026
Brosville Fire Dept
11912 Martinsville Hwy
Danville VA 24541
Tunstall Fire Dept
740 Tunstall High Rd
Dry Fork Va 24549
Chatham Fire Dept
35 Depot St
Chatham VA 24531
Cool Branch Rescue Squad
3060 Smith Mtn Rd
Penhook, VA 24137
Renan Fire Dept
405 Straightstone Rd
Gretna VA 24557
Laurel Grove Fire Dept
2081 Laurel Grove Rd
Sutherlin, VA 24594
Gretna Fire Dept
122 East Gretna Rd
Gretna VA 24557
Please call Virginia 211 for non-emergency information about centers and shelters status.
211 Virginia is a contracted service of the Commonwealth of Virginia, administered through the Virginia Department of Social Services and operated by the Council of Community Services.
