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City lists warming centers, hotline and outreach plans ahead of severe cold
Summary
City staff described standby shelters, street outreach, transportation arrangements and a 24/7 hotline (866-313-2520) to help people experiencing homelessness during an incoming cold front; two sites are open and a third will open Friday night for single adults with family transport planned.
City staff briefed the committee on emergency shelter capacity, outreach and transportation for people experiencing homelessness as a frigid cold front approached.
Tara Lisonbee, promoted to speak by staff, said the city has "standby shelters" that are brought online during severe weather and named two active sites: the Detroit Rescue Mission Ministry site at 13130…
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