Denver will activate its severe weather shelter system on Sunday to add more space for those seeking warmth as temperatures are expected to drop, the city announced Friday.
The city’s plan will be in place from 1 p.m. Sunday until 11 a.m. Monday, according to the news release.
A cold front is expected to move through Colorado, starting late Saturday and into Sunday. Winds are expected to remain high — including guts up to 65 mph — bringing a wind chill of about 15 degrees to Denver, according to the National Weather Service.
Other places in the state, including the mountains, can expect wind chills to reach single digits or below zero, according to the agency.
Snow is also in the forecast for Sunday, with the mountains expected to get between four and 10 inches, according to the National Weather Service.
Denver will provide additional space at:
- Denver Rescue Mission Lawrence Street Community Center, at 2222 Lawrence St., for individual men
- Samaritan House Smith Road, 6240 Smith Road, for individual women
- Urban Peak, 1630 S. Acoma St., for people between the ages of 12 and 24
- Inn at the Highland, 2601 Zuni St., for families. (Intake hours vouchers begin at 9 a.m. on the day. For additional support of questions, people can call the Connection Center at 303-295-3366.)
Shelter will also be provided 24/7 for those who need it at three addresses:
- 2601. W. 7th Ave.
- 375 S. Zuni St.
- 4411 Peoria St.
All of the shelters are pet-friendly and provide food, showers and blankets. Transportation will also run from downtown shelters to cold-weather sites, according to the news release.
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