"Five warming centres across Toronto will be open starting Friday evening as temperatures are expected to drop below -5 C. Starting at 5 p.m, the centres will be open 24/7 and offer a warm indoor resting place for the homelessness and other vulnerable populations. Meals, washrooms and referrals to other shelter and community services will be available on the sites, according to an email from the City of Toronto."
"The city activates the warming centres when temperature forecasts from Environment and Climate Change Canada dip to -5 C or below and when a winter weather event warning is issued, the city said in the email. They will remain open until it's determined that locations will close, according to the city's website. All five centres are pet-friendly and three of them have wheelchair-accessible entrances and services, according to the city's website."
"Warming centre locations: 136 Spadina Rd. 81 Elizabeth St. 349 George St. 12 Holmes Ave. 885 Scarborough Golf Club Rd. Those accessing the warming centres can do so by walk-in and no booking is required. If someone arrives at a centre that is already full, the city will help transport them to another centre that has space available. Between the five locations, the warming centres fit 241 people across the city, according to capacities listed on the city's website. Additional surge sites will open when temperatures drop below -15 C, according to the city's website."
Five warming centres across Toronto will open from 5 p.m. Friday and operate 24/7 to provide a warm indoor resting place for people experiencing homelessness and other vulnerable populations. Meals, washrooms and referrals to shelter and community services will be available on site. The centres are activated when Environment and Climate Change Canada forecasts dip to −5°C or below or when a winter weather event warning is issued, and they remain open until officials determine closure. All locations are pet-friendly and three have wheelchair-accessible entrances and services. Between them they can accommodate 241 people, with site capacities ranging from 22 to 75. Additional surge sites will open if temperatures fall below −15°C.
Read at www.cbc.ca
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