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Asheville Activates Code Purple for March 18
Shelters open to provide refuge from cold weather
Mar. 18, 2026 at 12:00am
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The Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care (CoC) has issued a Code Purple alert for March 18, opening up emergency shelters across the city to provide refuge for those in need of warm, safe accommodations during the cold weather.
Why it matters
Code Purple alerts are critical for ensuring the homeless population in Asheville has access to shelter and resources during periods of extreme cold, which can be life-threatening without proper protection.
The details
The CoC has activated several shelters, including Safe Shelter (Women), ABCCM Transformation Village (Women/Women with Children), Safe Shelter, and the Salvation Army. These locations provide transit access via various bus routes to make the shelters easily accessible.
- The Code Purple alert is in effect for March 18, 2026.
The players
Asheville-Buncombe Continuum of Care (CoC)
A collaborative organization that coordinates housing and services for the homeless population in Asheville and Buncombe County, North Carolina.
The takeaway
Code Purple alerts are a critical safety net for the homeless in Asheville, ensuring they have access to warm, safe shelter during periods of extreme cold weather that can be life-threatening without proper protection.
