Please see below the following shelters that are open as of November 5. Subject to change at any time. Dial 2-1-1 if you have questions about shelters.
Note for shelter residents:
Bring ID, medications, items like glasses or diapers, clothing for 3-7 days, pillows, toiletries, chargers for cell phones, and books, games, or cards. Bring sheets, cots, and air mattresses if available. Alcohol, illegal substances, and weapons are not permitted.
If you plan to bring a pet to the shelter, please ensure you have the following: All pets MUST be crated All pets MUST have a collar/leash with proper tags (rabies vaccination required by NC law) Food and water bowls Food/treats Cleaning items (litter, bags, etc.)
There are nurses in most shelters that will be able to help people in the shelter with basic medical needs.
For families concerned about finding shelter for people with autism who may need calming rooms, call the Red Cross disability advisor at 720-618-3513. For people with more advanced medical needs who are unable to be in a regular shelter – who need to be in a medical shelter – call their local Emergency Management Office.
Buncombe County
- WNC Ag Center (1301 Fanning Bridge Rd, Fletcher, NC 28732) Take dogs/cats to County Animal Control. 1-800- REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767)
- Novant Golds Gym (1815 Hendersonville Rd, Asheville, NC 28803) No pets allowed.
Haywood County
- Haywood County Government Armory (285 Armory Dr, Clyde, NC 28721) Take dogs/cats to County Animal Control. (828) 508-3411
Mitchell County
- Mitchell County Relief Center – Bowman Middle School (410 South Mitchell Ave, Bakersville, NC 28705. No pets allowed. (828) 688-9110
Transylvania
- Transylvania County Recreation Center (1078 Ecusta Rd, Brevard, NC 28712) Take pets to county animal shelter at 1124 Old Rosman Hwy, Brevard, NC 28712. (828) 884-3156
Yancey
- Blue Ridge Elementary School (910 Cane River School Rd Burnsville, NC 28714) No pets allowed. No phone # listed.
