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By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor

Clanton will have multiple warming stations available for residents to stay warm during the frigid temperatures and weather that is coming in over the next few days and into the weekend.

At the moment, there are three confirmed heating stations that will be available for residents to use throughout the wintry weather. The first will be at Clanton City Hall with it opening each evening starting at 4:30 p.m. until the temperatures warm up. An officer with the Clanton Police Department will be onsite to assist residents.

The Chilton County EMA and Chilton County Sheriff’s Office confirmed a warming station will be available from Jan. 9-11 at 304 Park Plaza, Clanton — the old Senior Connection building. The location will be open from 4:30 p.m.-8 a.m. for residents, and beds and chairs are both available. The Chilton County EMA and CCSO confirmed that if temperatures stay below freezing for longer than Jan. 9-11, extended operation hours for the warming station may be put into place. Both parties thanked Liberty Christian Academy and Liberty Hill Baptist Church for their help to secure the warming station.

Lastly, the front entrance of the Chilton County Jail will also be open and operate as a warming station during the wintry weather, however, it is encouraged that residents use the Clanton City Hall or Park Plaza warming stations. All warming stations are currently operating. The Clanton Advertiser encourages readers to share information on additional warming stations around Chilton County if they become available.