Activation of the Strafford County Extreme Cold Weather Shelter

Hours of operation from 2 p.m. on 1/19/19 to 10 a.m. on 1/22/19
Posted on: January 18, 2019 - 1:36pm

The Strafford County Commissioners have announced the activation of the Strafford County Extreme Cold Weather Shelter. The shelter is located at 276 County Farm Road in Dover, NH, sharing the building with Southeastern NH Services, which is at 272 County Farm Road.

Hours of operation for this activation are from 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 19th, 2019 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 22nd, 2019 to ensure any unsheltered county residents have access to safe shelter from extreme life-threatening weather and cold. Transportation is available by shuttle from the Amtrak platform at the Dover Transportation Center (train & bus station) on or around every hour from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. on Saturday and on the same schedule, weather permitting, on Sunday. The COAST bus route to the County Complex will be available Monday. Upon closing, transportation coordination will be provided via COAST bus passes and shuttle service to local community service partner agencies.

For other transportation options and general shelter questions, please call the shelter at 857-323-0388.