A Lynchburg City, Cold Weather 2026, ECVA Disaster Information and Alerts

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The City of Lynchburg is anticipating a winter storm beginning Saturday afternoon, January 24 and continuing through Sunday, January 25. Heavy snow and sleet accumulations between six and 12 inches are expected, making travel very difficult to impossible. Extreme cold temperatures are expected to take hold Saturday and continue into next week, which will likely prolong the impact of the storm. The Salvation Army, 2215 Park Avenue, is operating a low-barrier warming center for unsheltered individuals and families in the community. The warming center will be open 24/7 beginning Friday evening, January 23. A hot meal will be served daily at 4:30 p.m. This warming center operation is partially funded by the City of Lynchburg’s Community Development Block Grant. The City is requesting the community’s help collecting the following items for the Salvation Army warming center: • New twin size sheet sets • New blankets or sleeping bags • New pillows • New thermal socks and gloves • Hand warmers • Personal hygiene items (toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, wipes) • Feminine hygiene products • Shelf-stable snacks (granola bars, crackers, ready-to-eat items) • Instant coffee, tea, or hot cocoa packets • Bottled water or Gatorade • Disposable cups and paper products • Towels These items can be dropped off at the following fire stations between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and before noon Saturday, January 24: • Station 1: 800 Clay Street • Station 3: 4701 Fort Avenue • Station 6: 2084 Fort Avenue • Station 7: 2624 Lakeside Drive GET PREPARED Residents are encouraged to take the following steps ahead of the weekend storm: • Stock emergency supplies (water, non-perishable food, medications, flashlights, batteries) • Charge phones and backup batteries in case of power outages • Check on your neighbors, especially seniors, those living alone or anyone who may need extra help • Follow City of Lynchburg social media and subscribe to Lynchburg Alerts (details below)

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