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Salvation Army to open its shelter Wednesday night with temperatures set to drop into the teens

The Salvation Army of Greater Chattanooga will open its doors for overnight emergency shelter for the homeless Monday-Wednesday. (Photos by The Salvation Army of Greater Chattanooga) The Salvation Army of Greater Chattanooga will open its doors for overnight emergency shelter for the homeless Monday-Wednesday. (Photos by The Salvation Army of Greater Chattanooga)

By Staff Report January 30, 2019 1 min read

The Salvation Army will open its shelter Wednesday night as temperatures are expected to dip into the teens.

Spokeswoman Kimberly George said the Community Kitchen reported having 145 people stay in its facility Tuesday night, prompting a request to the Salvation Army to open as an overflow shelter.

Doors will open at 6 p.m. Volunteers and blankets are needed. To help, call George at 423-503-1801.