Warming Centers Open In Alexandria Through Feb. 5

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Due to forecasted cooler weather, the city of Alexandria will offer warming centers Friday through Feb. 5 to provide relief from the cold for community members who may not have access to a warm shelter during the day. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, access to city recreation centers normally available to the public as warming centers have been reduced. Therefore, the following facilities will be available as warming centers:

Weekdays:

• Charles Houston Recreation Center (901 Wythe St.) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Dr. Oswald Durant Center (1605 Cameron St.) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Weekends and any other day when ACPS is closed for virtual or in-person schooling:

• Charles Houston Recreation Center (901 Wythe St.) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• William Ramsay Recreation Center (5650 Sanger Ave.) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Patrick Henry Recreation Center (4653 Taney Ave.) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Leonard “Chick” Armstrong Recreation Center (25 W. Reed Ave.) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

In accordance with federal, state and local health COVID-19 guidelines, visitors will be screened by city staff for COVID-19 symptoms (questionnaire and temperature check), and staff and visitors will be required to wear face masks, maintain 6 feet of distance, and wash hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer frequently. Enhanced cleaning will be practiced throughout facilities.