SOPHIA, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Sophia Area Volunteer Fire Department announces the opening of an emergency warming station today, Monday, December 29, 2025, at 463 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Sophia, West Virginia. The station will operate from 9:00PM to 5:00 AM to provide shelter and warmth for residents during the current period of severe weather.
Details of the Warming Station
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📍 Location: 463 Robert C. Byrd Drive, Sophia, WV
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🕗 Hours of Operation: 9:00 PM – 5:00 AM (overnight)
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✅ Services Provided: Safe, heated environment, seating, and basic refreshments
The Sophia Area Volunteer Fire Department encourages anyone in need of warmth or shelter to make use of this facility. Community members are also urged to check on neighbors, especially the elderly and vulnerable, during this period of extreme cold.
Statement from the Fire Department
“Our priority is the safety and well-being of our residents. By opening this warming station, we are ensuring that no one in our community is left without a safe place during these freezing conditions,” said the Sophia Area Volunteer Fire Department leadership.
