St. Louis, MO – Emergency shelters are opening across St. Louis tonight as freezing temperatures are forecast to hit the area, with city officials warning of dangerous overnight conditions. The City of St. Louis announced that shelters will operate nightly from 6 p.m. to 9 a.m., beginning Sunday, Nov. 9, and running through the morning of Tuesday, Nov. 11.
According to the City of St. Louis Government, the initiative is a joint effort with the United Way, the St. Louis City Continuum of Care, the American Red Cross, and several local organizations. The goal is to provide safe, warm spaces for residents experiencing homelessness or those whose homes remain uninhabitable following the May 16 tornado.
Mayor Cara Spencer said the city is working to ensure “our unhoused neighbors have access to shelter accommodations in this extreme cold weather.” She praised the community partnership that made early-season shelter openings possible.
A variety of options are available, including family rooms and congregate shelters for single men and women. Residents in need of transportation or shelter placement can call United Way 2-1-1 for assistance.
Individuals are encouraged to bring personal essentials, including clothing, toiletries, bedding, and necessary medications. Officials said shelters may remain open beyond Tuesday if subfreezing temperatures persist.
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