Detroit, MI – As dangerously cold temperatures move into southeast Michigan, the City of Detroit is expanding emergency shelter options to help residents avoid exposure-related risks this weekend and early next week.
According to the Detroit Health Department, the city is opening a second overnight stand-by shelter and activating daytime respite locations as temperatures drop across Wayne County and the broader Detroit metro area.
Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries will activate an overnight stand-by shelter beginning Friday, December 12, at 8 p.m. The location is at 13130 Woodward Avenue and will accept residents seeking immediate relief from the cold.
A second stand-by shelter, operated by the Pope Francis Center, will open for adults only starting Saturday, December 13, at 5 p.m. That site is located at 2915 West Hancock Street in Detroit.
Both temporary shelter locations are scheduled to close on Tuesday, December 16, at 9 a.m., unless extended due to weather conditions.
Officials say residents may access either shelter by walking in, with no referral required. Those needing assistance locating shelter can also contact the Detroit Housing Resource HelpLine at 866-313-2520, which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For individuals sleeping outdoors who need immediate help overnight, Detroit officials advise going to any police precinct after 6 p.m. on weekdays or at any time on weekends. Officers can connect individuals with outreach teams to arrange overnight shelter and services.
City leaders are urging residents to check on vulnerable neighbors, share shelter information, and take cold-weather precautions as overnight temperatures dip well below seasonal norms.
More information and updates are available at detroitmi.gov/news.
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