Emergency shelters opening in Brunswick, Pender counties

SOUTHEASTERN, NC (WWAY) –Two other counties are adding to the list of emergency shelters opening in the Cape Fear region.

Brunswick County will open a public shelter at Town Creek Middle School in Winnabow on Wednesday beginning at 9 a.m.

You are encouraged to bring enough clothing, medication, toiletries, pet food, and other essential items for three or more days.

The shelter is located at 6370 Lake Park Dr. SE in Winnabow. Dogs and cats are allowed.

Two shelters will open in Pender County starting at 3:00 pm on Wednesday.

One will open at Topsail Elementary in Hampstead.

The other shelter will be at Cape Fear Elementary in Rocky Point. This shelter is  pet-friendly for dogs and cats. Vaccinations are required.

Earlier, Columbus County announced it was opening four shelters Wednesday afternoon.