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What to do if you see someone in need of shelter during freezing weather
What to do if you see someone in need of shelter during freezing weather
By Perry Stein January 19 at 12:10 PM
@perrystein
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Here’s what to do if you are in need of shelter, or see someone in need of a warm place to stay.
D.C.
Call the emergency DC Shelter Hotline at (800) 535-7252 or 311 if you or someone else needs shelter. Officials from the United Planning Organization will provide transportation to the appropriate shelter.
Two warming centers will also be open:
•Sherwood Recreation Center: 640 10th St. NE (women only)
•Emery Recreation Center: 5801 Georgia Ave. NW (co-ed)
For a full list of shelter sites click here.
Maryland
In Prince George’s County, the shelter hotline number is 1-888-731-0999. A list of warming centers open in the county can be found here.
In Montgomery County, the county crisis hotline number is 240-777-4000.
Virginia
Arlington County’s emergency winter shelter is open overnight and can be reached at 703-228-7395. It’s located at 2020-A 14th St. N.
Fairfax has a number of emergency shelters throughout the county. If you or someone is in need, call the county’s non-emergency number at 703-691-2131. A full list of shelters can be found here.
Alexandria’s winter hypothermia emergency shelter can be reached at 703-548-7500, ext. 231. For additional shelter services, call 703-746-5700.
By Perry Stein January 19 at 12:10 PM
@perrystein
....
Here’s what to do if you are in need of shelter, or see someone in need of a warm place to stay.
D.C.
Call the emergency DC Shelter Hotline at (800) 535-7252 or 311 if you or someone else needs shelter. Officials from the United Planning Organization will provide transportation to the appropriate shelter.
Two warming centers will also be open:
•Sherwood Recreation Center: 640 10th St. NE (women only)
•Emery Recreation Center: 5801 Georgia Ave. NW (co-ed)
For a full list of shelter sites click here.
Maryland
In Prince George’s County, the shelter hotline number is 1-888-731-0999. A list of warming centers open in the county can be found here.
In Montgomery County, the county crisis hotline number is 240-777-4000.
Virginia
Arlington County’s emergency winter shelter is open overnight and can be reached at 703-228-7395. It’s located at 2020-A 14th St. N.
Fairfax has a number of emergency shelters throughout the county. If you or someone is in need, call the county’s non-emergency number at 703-691-2131. A full list of shelters can be found here.
Alexandria’s winter hypothermia emergency shelter can be reached at 703-548-7500, ext. 231. For additional shelter services, call 703-746-5700.
