Council for the Homeless issued a severe weather alert Tuesday for the emergency shelter system in Clark County. It is anticipated to end Saturday.
The announcement increases shelter capacity and alerts local organizations to provide additional resources.
The announcement comes as the National Weather Service predicts temperatures will drop to 38 degrees this morning in Vancouver.
People experiencing homelessness have a much higher risk than the general population of developing hypothermia or frostbite due to exposure.
People who need housing and shelter assistance should call Council for the Homeless’ Housing Hotline at 360-695-9677, which operates from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. weekdays and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on holidays and weekends.
