SHAMOKIN — An emergency winter shelter is open tonight to assist community members. The shelter is located at the Shamokin/Coal Township Senior Action Center, 821 W. Chestnut St.
The shelter is available to anyone in need of a warm place to spend the night. This includes residents who have frozen pipes or no heat. The shelter asks for you to bring toiletry supplies, medications, pillows and blankets. A cot will be provided.
The shelter will remain open until Monday.
