Denver to open cold weather shelters as temperatures are expected to drop

Colder temperatures are expected this week and the Denver Department of Housing Stability will provide extra shelter from p m Tuesday through a m Wednesday The city s cold weather shelter activation plan kicks in when one of the following criteria is met The National Weather Institution issues a cold weather advisory extreme cold watch or warning overnight low temperatures of degrees Fahrenheit or below are forecast or more inches of snow are expected in Denver The National Weather Amenity in Boulder explained the high temperature will be around degrees on Tuesday and drop to about degrees overnight This season families that need shelter must go in person with their children to the Inn at the Highlands Zuni St Vouchers will no longer be issued over the phone Intake hours for family shelter vouchers begin at a m on the day the shelter is activated Voucher quota has been expanded and staffing at the Connection Center has been increased If motel voucher maximum is reached a dedicated family congregate shelter will be opened as backup when needed Families who need additional sponsorship or have questions can call the Connection Center at - - Related Articles Colorado weather Will it snow during Thanksgiving voyage Denver ties mark Friday for second-latest date for a first snowfall Driving a WD motorcycle on I- in a storm New traction law requires chains or anti-slip devices Two ski resorts postpone openings but Steamboat is a go for Saturday Denver weather Rain and snow ultimately on the way Thursday Friday Individuals who need shelter should go to the city s front door shelter access points denvergov org findshelter which have expanded limit for the cold weather Front door shelters include For individual men Denver Rescue Mission Lawrence Street District Center Lawrence St For individual women Samaritan House Lawrence St For youth young adults ages - Urban Peak S Acoma St For families Inn at the Highland Zuni St For additional backing or questions contact the Connection Center at - - Round-the-clock shelter will be available at The Aspen shelter the former DoubleTree hotel Quebec St and at city facilities at W th Ave and S Zuni All shelter sites are pet-friendly and provide food showers and blankets Transportation will run daily from downtown shelters to cold weather shelter sites Shield will be present at each site and shelters will deactivate once the weather improves Last winter the city provided more than nights of shelter to people in need