MECKLENBURG COUNTY, N.C. — Mecklenburg County is activating extreme weather protocols on Sunday in response to a forecast calling for winter weather and dangerously cold temperatures. They will remain in place through at least Monday morning and include expanded capacity at area homeless shelters, according to county officials.

The county, the city of Charlotte, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Emergency Management Office, Roof Above, the Salvation Army Center of Hope and the Hearts for the Invisible Charlotte Coalition are coordinating efforts during the cold weather event. Officials said they will continue monitoring weather conditions and shelter usage throughout the activation period.

As part of the response, Hearts for the Invisible Charlotte Coalition will deploy street outreach teams to

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