Roof Above

Heat-related medical calls surged in Charlotte during Usher and Chris Brown concerts at Bank of America Stadium as temperatures reached near 98°F with a heat index of 100-105°F. Medics reported 26 heat-related calls on Friday, 20 at the stadium, and 40 additional cases near the venue by Saturday. Mecklenburg County provided cooling resources including shelters, recreation centers, pools, and spraygrounds.

Mecklenburg County issued a Code Orange air quality alert due to high temperatures and stagnant air creating smog, posing risks to vulnerable groups like children, elderly, and those with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions. Cooling shelters and free transportation are available to help residents cope with the heat.

Mecklenburg County is experiencing extreme heat with feels-like temperatures reaching 100-105°F on July 16-17, prompting the availability of cooling resources such as shelters, recreation centers, pools, spraygrounds, and libraries. Specific locations like Roof Above, The Relatives, and various parks are offering relief to residents and youth.

Roof Above's Day Services Center in Charlotte, a facility providing essential services for the unhoused, was damaged by storms causing the roof to collapse. The center is now closed for months, but the organization is relocating services to adjacent buildings and mobile units to continue support.

An overnight storm caused major damage to Roof Above's Day Services Center in Charlotte, leading to the closure of 'The Hub' and the relocation of modified services to 'The Depot' while repairs are assessed. Some services, including showers and laundry, are temporarily disrupted.

A portion of Roof Above’s primary shelter in north Charlotte is closed after severe storms caused roof damage, disrupting showers, laundry, and cooling services during extreme summer heat. The nonprofit can no longer provide cooling shelter services for vulnerable residents as repairs are underway, though no injuries were reported.

Roof Above is expanding shelter hours and outreach efforts during a heatwave in Charlotte over the Independence Day weekend, partnering with Mecklenburg County and The Salvation Army to provide access to water, food, and air conditioning. Director of street outreach Harper Ellis emphasized the dangers of extreme heat in urban areas and urged public assistance to those in need.