Guilford County Public Health

12/30/2025

The City of Greensboro will activate a White Flag warming center on Tuesday, December 30, in response to anticipated freezing temperatures overnight.

First Baptist Church, 1000 W. Friendly Ave., will provide overnight shelter from 7 pm tonight until 7 am on Wednesday, December 31. The First Baptist warming center is open to single adults and families.

Interactive Resource Center employees trained to work with special populations and coordinate services upon request will staff the First Baptist location.

The City’s Community Safety Department activates the White Flag status when the actual or “feels-like” temperature is less than 32 degrees for two or more hours. A White Flag alert can take effect when the forecast or current conditions include a winter weather event with freezing precipitation, extended below-freezing temperatures, and/or wind concerns, which may impact homeless encampments.

12/29/2025

Guilford County offices will be closed on Thursday, Jan. 1 in observance of New Year's Day. County offices will reopen on Friday, Jan. 2.

We wish everyone a safe and happy New Year!

12/29/2025

The City of Greensboro will activate a White Flag warming center on Monday, December 29, in response to anticipated freezing temperatures overnight.

First Baptist Church, 1000 W. Friendly Ave., will provide overnight shelter from 7 pm tonight until 7 am on Tuesday, December 30. The First Baptist warming center is open to single adults and families.

Interactive Resource Center employees trained to work with special populations and coordinate services upon request will staff the First Baptist location.

The City’s Community Safety Department activates the White Flag status when the actual or “feels-like” temperature is less than 32 degrees for two or more hours. A White Flag alert can take effect when the forecast or current conditions include a winter weather event with freezing precipitation, extended below-freezing temperatures, and/or wind concerns, which may impact homeless encampments.

12/22/2025

A 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠 has been activated tonight due to expected freezing temperatures.

The following organizations in the Cities of Greensboro and High Point will open as 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 for people without shelter tonight, Monday, December 22.

𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐨
• The City of Greensboro is opening a warming center at 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡, located at 1000 W. Friendly Avenue, for single adults and families. The church will provide overnight shelter from 7 p.m. tonight until 7 a.m. on Tuesday, December 23.

𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭
• 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, located on 903 W. English Rd., will open at 5:30 p.m. Monday, December 22 until 8 a.m. on Tuesday, December 23 for women only.

12/19/2025

The City of Greensboro will activate a White Flag warming center on Friday, December 19, and Sunday, December 21, due to anticipated freezing temperatures overnight.

First Baptist Church, 1000 W. Friendly Ave., will provide overnight shelter from 7 pm tonight until 7 am Saturday, December 20. The shelter will reopen from 7 pm Sunday, December 21, until 7 am Monday, December 22. The First Baptist warming center is open to single adults and families. The warming center will not be open Saturday night, December 20.

Interactive Resource Center employees trained to work with special populations and coordinate services upon request will staff the First Baptist location.

The City’s Community Safety Department activates the White Flag status when the actual or “feels-like” temperature is 32 degrees or lower for two or more hours. A White Flag alert can take effect when the forecast or current conditions include a winter weather event with freezing precipitation, extended below-freezing temperatures, and/or wind concerns, which may impact homeless encampments.

12/19/2025

Holiday meals should bring joy, not germs 🦠🍽️

Each year, 1 in 6 Americans gets sick from foodborne illness, and cases rise during the holidays. Simple steps can help keep everyone safe.

Wash your hands, keep raw foods separate, cook meats fully and chill leftovers fast.

More food safety tips ➡️ dph.ncdhhs.gov/blog/2025/12/18/food-safety-tips-ensure-healthy-holiday-gathering

12/17/2025

Guilford County offices will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 24, Thursday, Dec. 25, and Friday, Dec. 26 for the Christmas holiday and Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, for New Year’s Day.

We wish everyone a safe and peaceful holiday season!

12/16/2025

A 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠 has been activated tonight due to expected freezing temperatures. The following organizations in the Cities of Greensboro and High Point will open as 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 for people without shelter tonight, Tuesday, December 16.

• The City of Greensboro is opening a warming center at 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡, located at 1000 W. Friendly Avenue, for single adults and families. The church will provide overnight shelter from 7 p.m. tonight until 7 a.m. on Wednesday, December 17.
• 𝐎𝐚𝐤𝐰𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 , 2018 W. Green Dr., High Point, will activate a White Flag shelter starting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, December 16 through 8 a.m. Wednesday, December 17 for women and children.
• 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬, located on 903 W. English Rd., High Point will open at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 16 until 8 a.m. Wednesday, December 17 for women only.

12/15/2025

The City of Greensboro will activate a White Flag warming center on Monday, December 15, in response to anticipated freezing temperatures overnight.

First Baptist Church, 1000 W. Friendly Ave., will provide overnight shelter from 7 pm tonight until 7 am on Tuesday, December 16. The First Baptist warming center is open to single adults and families.

Interactive Resource Center employees trained to work with special populations and coordinate services upon request will staff the First Baptist location.

The City’s Office of Community Safety activates the White Flag status when the actual or “feels-like” temperature is at least 32 degrees for two or more hours. A White Flag alert can take effect when the forecast or current conditions include a winter weather event with freezing precipitation, extended below-freezing temperatures, and/or wind concerns, which may impact homeless encampments.

12/12/2025

As flu-related illnesses and deaths have been rising across the state, the NC Department of Health and Human Services shares tips you can use to stay healthy this season.

12/12/2025

12/12/2025

The City of Greensboro will activate a White Flag warming center Friday, December 12, and Sunday, December 14, in response to anticipated overnight freezing temperatures.

First Baptist Church, 1000 W. Friendly Ave., will provide overnight shelter from 7 pm tonight until 7 am Saturday, December 13. The shelter will reopen from 7 pm Sunday, December 14, until 7 am Monday, December 15. The First Baptist warming center is open to single adults and families. The warming center will not be open Saturday night, December 13.

Interactive Resource Center employees trained to work with special populations and coordinate services upon request will staff the First Baptist location.

The City’s Office of Community Safety activates the White Flag status when the actual or “feels-like” temperature is 32 degrees or lower for two or more hours. A White Flag alert can take effect when the forecast or current conditions include a winter weather event with freezing precipitation, extended below-freezing temperatures, and/or wind concerns, which may impact homeless encampments.