City of Baltimore Health Commissioner Issues Code Blue Alert For Friday, February 8
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Tiffany Thomas Smith, 443-984-2623
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, February 8, 2013
Health Commissioner Issues Code Blue Alert For Friday, February 8
BALTIMORE, MD (February 8, 2013) — Because an anticipated extended drop in temperatures with precipitation presents a potential danger to health, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot has issued a Code Blue cold weather alert for Friday, February 8 through Saturday morning.
As a result of the Code Blue declaration, emergency shelters will keep extended hours. Emergency workers will conduct outreach for vulnerable residents.
Cold Weather Tips for Staying Healthy:
- Wear multiple layers of loose-fitting clothing.
- Always wear a head covering, like a hat and/or scarf, when outdoors.
- Keep space heaters and candles away from flammable materials, such as curtains, furniture and loose clothing.
- Drink plenty of fluids and avoid alcoholic beverages.
- Check on those who are elderly and/or chronically ill.
- Provide appropriate shelter for domestic animals.
Individuals with a known heart condition are reminded of the danger of physical exertion in colder temperatures.
Residents lacking heat are reminded of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning from using generators in enclosed spaces or burns caused by alternate heating sources. Energy assistance may be available to those who need it. For more information on energy assistance, contact the Office of Home Energy at 410-396-5555.
There are 14 emergency shelters currently operating in Baltimore City. A complete listing, with address and hours of operation, follows.
Shelters for Single Adults
Weinberg Housing & Resource Center (HRC)
Open 24 hours
620 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD 21202 443-478-3777
275 (175 men, 75 women, and 25 convalescent care). On Code Blue days, the HRC can serve an additional 25 women and 35 men in the day rooms.
Women’s Overflow Shelter
Clients are transported from the HRC between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.
8 separate locations
60 women
Men’s Overflow Shelter
Clients are transported from the HRC at 8:30 p.m.
Undisclosed location
100 men
American Rescue Workers
Open between 4:30pm and 6pm until 7am.
Exceptions made on a case-by-case basis during weather.
1401 South Hanover Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
410-539-0816 45 men (can take an additional 10 men in bad weather)
Baltimore Rescue Mission
Open at 5pm (Mon., Wed., and Fri.) and 6pm (Tues., Thurs, and Weekends) until 6:30am.
4 North Central Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21202-4622
410-342-2533 180 men
Helping Up Mission
Open at 3pm until 6 am. Hours and intake may be modified if warranted by weather conditions.
1029 East Baltimore Street Baltimore, MD 21202
410-675-7500 50 men
MCVETS
Shelter intake: Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm, and the last Saturday of the month from 8am until noon. (Shelter intake will be done during off-hours on severe weather days.)
Day Center open 9am -5pm, 7 days a week. Hours may be added during inclement weather periods. Overflow will be directed to City Shelter.
301-321 North High Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
410-576-9626 40 (20 men and 20 women)
Project PLASE
24 hour staff. Intake from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Can enter later if already accepted.
(3 locations: 139 E. North Ave.; 201 E. North Ave; 1814 Maryland Ave)
410-837-1400, ext.221 or 227
410-837-1481 or 410-837-1482
65 person capacity
Shelters for Women with Children
Christ Lutheran Place (women & women with children)
Open 24 hours
701 S. Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
410-752-1285
40 person capacity
Salvation Army/Booth House (women & families)
Open 24 hours
1114 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
410-685-8878
42 beds (15 beds contracted to DSS)
Mount Street/Sarah’s Hope (women & women with children)
Open 24 hours
1114 Mount Street, Baltimore, MD 21217
410-396-2204 or 410-396-2205
75 person capacity
Karis Home (women & women with children)
Open between 5pm and 8am. Exceptions made on a case-by-case basis during inclement weather.
1228 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
410-342-1323
30 person capacity
Shelters for Homeless Youth (ages 14-17)
Loving Arms
24 hours
3313 Oakfield Ave.
410-367-5869
8 person capacity
Rose Street
24 hours (intake between 9 and 12)
2525 E. Madison St.
410-342-0104
7 person capacity
