Another cold weather alert in place for tonight

The Homelessness Network of Sudbury is announcing an Extreme Cold Weather Alert, in place, for the next twenty-four hours. The Alert puts into action a short-term emergency plan all to increase community services when the temperature is predicted to be below -15 degrees Celsius, below -20 with a wind chill. Ray Laundry is with the initiative and says a one of the resources is a patrol…

A complete list of resources:
Hot Line: 705-675-6422: L’Association des jeunes de la rue will operate an overnight phone line to direct callers to appropriate services and to take calls from concerned citizens.
Shelters: Emergency shelter programs for homeless persons are available 24 hours through Salvation Army men’s shelter, Cedar Place for women and children and l’Association des jeunes de la rue for youth.
Emergency Warming Centre: The Elgin Street Mission will become an emergency warming centre and extend their regular hours of operation by remaining open 12 hours, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during an Extreme Cold Weather Alert.
Off the Street Emergency Shelter Program: The Off the Street (OTS) Emergency Shelter Program is open for the 2018/2019 winter season. The OTS provides temporary cots and a warm, safe place to sleep for persons who are homeless or otherwise disconnected from mainstream shelter services. This shelter, located at Christ the King Church, 21 St Anne Rd., will run from 8:30 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. every night until April 14th, 2018.
Outreach: L’Association des jeunes de la rue (Community Outreach Program) will provide overnight services to make contact with people on the street and to transport individuals to shelters. Outreach workers will be equipped with extra clothing, blankets and coffee for those who choose not to access shelters.