Boulder opens Extreme Weather Shelter for cold temperatures

As dangerously cold temperatures approach, multiple communities are taking action to provide shelter for those in need. In Boulder, Colorado, a temporary 24-hour Extreme Weather Shelter will open to protect unhoused individuals from expected sub-zero temperatures and snow, operating through at least January 21. Similarly, a new warming center at the Brockport First Baptist Church in New York offers a safe haven for those experiencing homelessness, providing food, shelter, and resources to help connect them with health care and other services. Additionally, Whistler, British Columbia, has reactivated its extreme weather shelter to accommodate individuals in precarious housing as temperatures drop. Local authorities emphasize that these shelters are critical life-saving measures during severe winter conditions, highlighting the urgent need for community support and collaboration. Overall, these initiatives reflect a growing recognition of the risks faced by vulnerable populations during harsh weather.