Due to the weather issues, Caroline and Spotsylvania released the following information:
Contact Information:
David Layman, Fire-EMS Chief
Office: (804) 633-9831 or email: dlayman@co.caroline.va.usFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 6, 2010
Caroline County and Spotsylvania County Open Shelter
at Thornburg Middle SchoolDUE TO THE COLD WEATHER AND POWER OUTAGES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY:
Caroline County and Spotsylvania County will be opening a joint emergency shelter at the Thornburg Middle School at 6929 North Roxbury Mill Rd., Spotsylvania, VA 22551 (located near Rt 606 and Rt 1).
Citizens should bring the following items:
o A three-day supply of special items for any elderly, disabled or infant members of your household
o Blankets, pillows, linens and something to sleep on, such as a cot, air mattress or cushion
o Personal items to include food and medication.No Pets will be admitted to the shelter. Please make appropriate arrangements for them before leaving.
Public shelters are a last resort and provide basic necessities such as food, water and a small amount of space for your family to stay. Most shelters do not provide items such as cots, bedding or items for infants or those who have special medical needs. Relief organizations may provide some of these items after the storm has passed, but you should be prepared to provide these supplies for your family until help arrives.
The Shelter will open at 2 P. M. on Saturday
Caroline County has opened a special needs hotline at 804-633-2262. Citizens may call this number with sheltering questions or special need
