Several cities including New York, London, Bristol, Luton, Baltimore, and Seattle have activated emergency protocols and shelters due to freezing temperatures. The protocols aim to provide support and accommodation for homeless individuals during the cold weather. Organizations such as NYCDHS, StreetLink, StMungos Outreach Team, and NOAH are involved in providing shelter and support services. MayorofLondon and other local authorities are urging the public to report sightings of individuals sleeping rough to ensure they receive assistance.
I’ve reactivated London's Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) as temperatures dip below 0°C. Rough sleepers' safety is my priority—boroughs and charities will be working round the clock to get people into the warmth.
Emergency shelters are opening as cold weather and winter storms are expected to move into our region. You can call 2-1-1 to learn about shelters near you and to find out what other resources are available to help keep people safe and warm.
.@NYCDHS’s Code Blue is in effect until tomorrow, Friday, January 12, at 8:00 AM. If you see a homeless person outside in these frigid temperatures, please call us at 311. https://t.co/IM6QKe1I73
ATTENTION NYC: Due to freezing temperatures tonight, a Code Blue will be in effect. If you see anyone at risk, including those living on the street, call 311. Shelters are available for vulnerable New Yorkers in need. Accommodations are also available for walk-ins. https://t.co/lwIGyMsTue
REMINDER: #CodeBlue is in effect tonight. If you or anyone you know needs a safe place to shelter, contact 311. Teams are ready to bring anyone who needs it in from the cold. https://t.co/t15BJ1CYqc
Code Blue is in effect. If you’re outside tonight and notice someone vulnerable to the freezing cold temperature and in need of warmth, call @nyc311 so the NYPD and @NYCDHS can get them help. https://t.co/Nty4txtupm
.@NYCDHS’s Code Blue is in effect until tomorrow, Thursday, January 11, at 8:00 AM. If you see a homeless person outside in these frigid temperatures, please call us at 311. https://t.co/DkcnLSmI8U
Stay safe, Seattle residents. As temperatures dip, STARTING TODAY additional cold weather shelters are now open for those who need them. https://t.co/u51L7zvBjL
Our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) will be triggered when temperatures dip below freezing tonight. If you see anyone sleeping rough please report it to us on 0800 970 2304 or online via Streetlink at https://t.co/8Kv8lnTCbk Please give a precise location if possible. https://t.co/8p25otmvm9
Emergency accommodation has opened up across the capital to make sure anyone sleeping rough has a safe and warm place to go. If you see someone sleeping rough, tell Streetlink who can alert local services to bring them in from the cold. https://t.co/MjAJfPBuf9
Temperatures are to go below freezing tonight. If you see anyone at risk, especially those living on the street, please call 311. During #CodeBlue, shelter is available system-wide for anyone brought to a shelter by outreach teams. Accommodations are also available for walk-ins. https://t.co/Pu5jDbzL9W
London: it's freezing tonight - and in addition to regular services, emergency shelters are open across London so anyone sleeping rough has a warm and safe place to stay. If you see someone who needs help - contact @StreetLink_ for support. https://t.co/NuCOlW2zZ8
Cold weather shelters are open TONIGHT (January 9)! 🏠 Details on where to go and registration hours are below. 👇 Please share this information with someone who may need a warm shelter overnight! https://t.co/ZdYtI0MMAS
Take precautions to protect yourself and prioritize the well-being of the most vulnerable community members during cold weather. Those seeking shelter services to stay in a warm place can dial 211, visit https://t.co/9TX9w9ohkg or call the Winter Shelter Hotline at (800)548-6047. https://t.co/xWmwdrOkrN
The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol has been activated in London to increase support for homeless people as temperatures drop. If you see someone sleeping rough you can: -Dial 999 in an emergency -Make a referral to a local outreach team @StreetLink_: https://t.co/ZSXyOeMeTF https://t.co/CbmyQ9RQrP
The temperature has really dropped this week and it’s important we protect the vulnerable. @Warwick_DC has activated their Severe Weather Emergency Protocol, so provision is available to accommodate rough sleepers. Please call 01926 456129 or 0300 303 5573 out of hours.
PLEASE SHARE! ❄ Winter Shelter is in effect from 4:00 pm TODAY, Tuesday, January 9, to 9:00 am on Friday, January 12. ☎ Call 443-984-9540 or 2-1-1 for shelter availability. 🔗Visit https://t.co/EBj5TLsbWK for more information. https://t.co/0HQ9nN6lr7
I’ve activated the pan-London Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) to protect those sleeping rough as temperatures drop. Freezing weather is a threat to life, and councils and charities across London have opened additional emergency accommodation for anyone sleeping rough.
The very cold temperature has meant the Severe Weather Emergeny Protocol has been triggered in Luton tonight.❄️ The lovely team at @NOAH_Luton will be offering anyone sleeping outside a place to stay. This offer is open to anyone who needs it. #Luton #homelessness https://t.co/4hz2vkw5fD
SWEP was triggered in Luton & C Beds this weekend, as a humanitarian response to the cold weather. NOAH will be searching and everybody found sleeping outside will be offered a warm place to sleep. This is an unconditional offer. #SWEP #homelessness https://t.co/39YusCbw9w
(1/3) Temperatures have fallen sharply in London this week and are set to drop below 0°C. This places the lives of people sleeping rough in danger. The Mayor of London has today triggered a Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) response to support rough sleepers. https://t.co/68i3EZ78tE
Temperatures have dropped - and emergency shelters are open across our city. If you see someone sleeping rough in the cold - @StreetLink_ can connect them with local support services. https://t.co/VyytEOWGYc
We’re activating the Severe Weather Emergency Protocol #SWEP to ensure anyone sleeping rough has somewhere safe and warm to go as temperatures drop If you see someone sleeping rough, report their location on the @Tell_StreetLink app or website https://t.co/IkXYPqFaJE https://t.co/7GJllp9VXh
🚨 The Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated in #Bristol until the morning of Wednesday 10 January 📞 Anyone sleeping rough has access to emergency shelter, please call @StMungos Outreach Team on 0117 4070330 to direct them to someone sleeping rough https://t.co/q9JaNXwWnl
Temperatures are set to drop in London today. If you see someone sleeping rough in the cold, you can tell @StreetLink_ and connect them with local support services. Head to the StreetLink website here: https://t.co/cONkETjRlm https://t.co/pTu4RhDhpt
.@NYCDHS’s Code Blue is in effect until tomorrow, Monday, January 8, at 8:00 AM. If you see a homeless person outside in these frigid temperatures, please call us at 311. https://t.co/rvRu9L7UOw