Updated Information on Warming Centers and Locations to Keep Warm

Greater New Haven CAN: COLD WEATHER  and SEVERE COLD WEATHER PROTOCOL (November 15, 2017 – April 1, 2018)

Families:

·         Beginning 11/15/2017 through 3/31/2018: Any family who is currently literally homeless with an immediate need for shelter in the GNH CAN will need to reach out to any personal and natural supports, such as family, friends or other organizations that they are connected with to secure a safe place for them for the night.

o   If 2-1-1 receives a call from a family between 5pm-9am on weekdays or anytime (24/7) over the weekend/holidays, 2-1-1 should contact CCA to check on any emergency placement: 203-752-6796.

o   If 2-1-1 receives a call from a family between 9am-5pm on weekdays, 2-1-1 should contact Life Haven and ask to speak with the GNH CAN Family Navigator (203-776-6208 – Samantha/Valery)

·         Families from the Valley area (Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton with proof of residence) can contact the No Freeze at Spooner House (203-225-0453, ext. 107 or 116) to speak with a supervisor regarding possible space. Doors open at 9pm, must arrive by 10:30am and leave by 6am.

·         Families from Milford can contact Beth-El No Freeze (203-876-0747) between 11/1/2017 – 3/15/2018 to speak with a Residential Counselor who will inform them whether No Freeze will be open and/or has capacity.

Individuals:

·         Beginning 11/15/2017: Individual men who are literally homeless with an immediate need for shelter in GNH CAN can be referred to the New Haven walk-in Shelters: Cedar St Overflow Shelter beginning at 4pm (226 Cedar St. New Haven) and ESMS beginning at 4pm (645 Grand Ave. New Haven).

·         Immediate Needs for Individual Women: Individual women would need to rely on natural supports (family/friends) until the Warming Center opens on 1/3/2018. See details below for City of New Haven Warming Centers available for New Haven Residents only. 

o   During Cold Weather Activation: 2-1-1 can contact Columbus House to check on overflow space

·         Individuals from the Valley area (Ansonia, Derby, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton with proof of residence) between 11/1/2017 – 3/31/2018 can contact Spooner House No Freeze after 5pm (doors open at 9pm, must arrive by 10:30pm and leave by 6am). Coffee/snacks are served. Space is limited (6 cots), but callers can be referred directly to the shelter.

·         Individuals from  Milford between 11/1/2017 – 3/15/2018 can contact Beth-El (203-876-0747) No Freeze (must arrive by 9pm and leave by 7am). Individuals can contact Beth-El directly about whether No Freeze will be open.

·         If shelters are full, Individuals from New Haven can be referred to the City of New Haven Warming Centers :

o   Lighthouse Ministries, 261 Columbus Ave, New Haven (203-309-8360): Open 1/3/2018 – 4/20/2018 (open from 10pm-6am)

o   The 180 Center, 793 Grand Ave, New Haven (203-909-9194): Open 2/1/2018 – 3/17/2018 (open from 10pm-6am)

o   The Beth – El Center Warming will be closed tonight 12/22/17 and 12/23/2017.  They will be opening on Sunday night again. 

EXTENSION OF COLD WEATHER PROTOCOLS - 1/2/18-1/8/18

Cold Weather Alert

At the direction of Governor Dannel P. Malloy, the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP)/Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS) and its partners have implemented the severe cold weather protocol to ensure adequate shelter space during the severe cold weather.

 

The protocol is being activated as a result of a forecasted long duration of artic cold for our state that could last into next week, which contains single digit temperatures along with wind chill temperatures below zero degrees.

 

The current protocol has been extended from January 2, 2018 thru January 8, 2018 at 5:00 pm. 

 

Governor Malloy encourages cities and towns to consider opening warming centers or other facilities to help those in need. In addition, we want to continue to ensure that if local shelters or other facilities used during cold weather emergencies reach their capacities, there is a system in place to find out where there is space so they can direct individuals and families accordingly. 

 

If you receive a call from someone looking for shelter and you are not aware of any shelter space, please direct the person to 2-1-1. DEMHS has opened an Incident on WebEOC, “Severe Cold Weather December 26, 2017 thru January 8, 2018” If your town opens a shelter or warming center, please indicate its status on WebEOC. Working with local shelters, 2-1-1 will act as a clearinghouse to ensure that shelter space is found for those that need it. Please spread the word of this critical service provided by 2-1-1.

 

On behalf of the Governor, thank you for your efforts to keep the residents of Connecticut safe and warm, especially during these severe cold weather events.