The Roseburg Warming Center closed earlier than expected, with plumbing and volunteer issues forcing the facility to close Monday and Tuesday, according to city officials.
Warming Center Operator Kimetha Stallings said a lack of experienced volunteers contributed to the early closing, and said she plans to set up volunteer training.
A plumbing issue arose Sunday, which forced the bathroom to close for the night. A plumber determined the cause was clogged pipes due to non-flushable wet wipes.
The closure was announced Monday afternoon, just under two hours before the shelter was scheduled to open.Â
The Roseburg Rescue Mission offers overnight shelter all year at 752 SE Pine St.
Will Geschke is a multimedia reporter for The News-Review. He can be reached at wgeschke@nrtoday.com.
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I wonder if City Council members or the Homeless Commission would step up and help.
I would volunteer if I was able to!
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