MAYOR HARP, CITY OFFICIALS ORDER COLD WX MEASURES AHEAD OF THANKSGIVING FORECAST
New Haven – Mayor Toni N. Harp and the city’s emergency response, public safety, and social services officials today announced activation of special cold weather protocol ahead of a forecast for subfreezing weather Thanksgiving Day.
With that in mind, outreach workers have been visiting known encampments of homeless residents to warn them of the imminent freeze and direct them to emergency shelters. Beyond that, hours of homeless shelter operation have been extended; the city’s five facilities will be open all day Thanksgiving Day.
Details about New Haven’s cold weather preparations are also available by calling 211: the city’s Info Line.
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