Emergency Relief and Shelters
Emergency Shelters
Should an emergency shelter be opened, information will be broadcast over Stafford Alert and the Stafford County website. You may also visit and follow the social media pages for additional emergency information at Stafford County Emergency Management and Stafford County Fire & Rescue
Name
|
Service | Phone Number |
S.E.R.V.E. | Emergency Relief, Food Bank/Pantry | (540) 288-9603 |
New Hope United Methodist Church | Shelter Financial Assistance | (540) 370-4875 |
Thurman Brisben Center | Homeless Shelter and Emergency Food Service | (540) 899-9853 |
MICAH | Housing, Clothing and Emergency Food Services | (540) 479-4116 |
Hope House | Family Transitional Shelter | (540) 371-0831 |
Salvation Army | Humanitarian Assistance | (540) 373-3431 |
Fredericksburg Regional Continuum of Care 24/7 Housing and Shelter Line |
Homelessness Helpline | (540) 358-5801 |
Haven Shelter and Services, Inc | Domestic Violence Shelter | (804) 333-1099 |
Empowerhouse (RCDV) | Adult and Juvenile Domestic Violence Resources/Services/Shelter | (540) 373-9372 / (877) 734-7238 / (540) 373-9373 (Hotline) |
Items to Bring with You
If you evacuate to a shelter, please plan accordingly by bringing the items below.
- A list of allergies, medical conditions and medications currently taking
- At least a three- to five-day supply of medications
- Change of clothing and footwear
- Comfort items such as a special blanket, pillow, etc.
- Contact lenses or an extra pair of glasses
- Personal entertainment, such as books, cards, and hand-held video games with extra batteries
- Sanitation supplies including personal hygiene supplies, plastic garbage bags, soap and toilet paper
- Special items for infant, elderly or disabled family members such as baby food, disposable diapers, familiar comfort items, and canes and walkers
Pets in Emergency Shelters
Pets brought to emergency shelters are taken to the county's animal shelter and will be cared for, in an area separate from the daily animal population, until it is safe for residents to take their pets home.