The Homeless and Travelers Aid Society (HATAS) issued a Code Blue Extreme alert today, January 2, in Albany County. The alert comes as real feel temperatures are expected to drop below 10 degrees due to low temperatures and wind chill. Code Blue Extreme is activated when real feel temperatures reach 10 degrees or less.

Homeless residents are advised to seek shelter at the Capital City Rescue Mission located at 259 South Pearl Street or at the Safe Haven Drop-In Center at 26 South Swan Street.

Individuals in need of additional shelter options can call the HATAS Homeless Hotline at 518-463-2124. Emergency provisions and shelter navigation support are also available from Joseph’s House Outreach Services at 518-495-0663.

Daniel P. McCoy, Albany County Executive, emphasized the importance of taking advantage of these resources during the extreme weather conditions.

Source: Albany County Executive

Source Type: Politics

Source Location: Albany

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