RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A new inclement weather shelter will be opening in December for four localities.

Richmond non-profit CARITAS partnered with the City of Richmond, Henrico, Chesterfield and Hanover counties to give people a safe, warm shelter this winter.

The only city-sponsored cold weather shelter is the Salvation Army at 1900 Chamberlayne Avenue in Richmond. But, if the 106 beds fill up -- 66 for men and 40 for women over the age of 18 -- and it’s below 40 degrees, the new CARITAS Surge Shelter will be open starting Dec. 1.

It can sleep up to 60 people.

This is not a walk-up shelter. Anyone needing shelter will still need to go to the Salvation Army on Chamberlayne Avenue, which opens Nov. 15.

“If the Surge Shelter is operating and activated, transportation will be provided f

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