With low temperatures and heavy snowfall in the forecast for Friday and into the weekend, Chatham-Kent is making sure those in need have a place to keep warm.
Environment Canada has issued a winter storm warning for Chatham-Kent, calling for as much as 15 cm of snow by Friday night, a flash freeze, wind gusts up to 100 km/h, and wind chill values into the minus 20s Friday and into Saturday.
In response, the municipality said Hope Haven at 183 Wellington St. W in Chatham will operate as a warming centre 24 hours a day from Friday, December 23 to Tuesday, December 27.
The James St Drop-In Center at 719 James St. in Wallaceburg will be offering some extended hours over the weekend. ROCK Missions will also be on-site to assist those in need of shelter.
In addition, Victoria Park Place has available shelter beds for those that need this service.
For those in need of transportation to a shelter or to request admission to Victoria Park Place, contact the Homeless Response Line at 519-354-6628.
