Moore County opens shelter Jan. 30, 2026

Moore County Department of Social Services, Health Department, and Red Cross are opening an emergency public
shelter at 4:00 pm on Friday, January 30, 2026
Location Name: Moore County Sports Complex
Address: 155 Hillcrest Park Lane, Carthage NC 28327
To ensure the safety, security, and well-being of all residents, the following rules apply to individuals
utilizing the emergency shelter:
General Shelter Rules

• Children under 18 years of age, with the exception of emancipated minors, must be accompanied
  by a parent or legal guardian at all times while entering and staying at the shelter.
• Alcohol, illegal drugs, firearms, weapons of any kind, are not permitted inside the shelter. Law
  enforcement personnel have the authority to search bags and confiscate prohibited items upon
  entry.
• Residents should bring personal medications, blankets, special dietary foods or formulas, and a
  limited supply of non-perishable food for personal use.
• Public shelters are considered shelters of last resort and provide only basic accommodation,
  including a safe and dry environment, a sleeping cot, and limited meal services.
• This shelter is not a Medically Fragile Patient Shelter and cannot accommodate individuals
  requiring advanced or continuous medical care.

Animals at the Shelter
Residents who arrive with animals are urged to:

• Inform staff immediately upon arrival
• Bring leashes, carriers, food, medications, and vaccination records, if available
• Follow all staff instructions to ensure safety, sanitation, and public health
• Accommodation for cats and dogs will be provided within the Animal Services climate-controlled
  Companion Animal Support Trailer, located on-site or nearby.
  Service animals, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), are permitted within the human shelter.
  All other animals will be housed in the designated animal support area.

Bryan Phillips
910-947-6317

Jan. 30, 2026

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