Cold weather alert reissued for Hamilton

The City of Hamilton has reissued a cold weather alert as conditions are again expected to be below a temperature of -15 degrees Celsius.

The medical Officer of Health for the city issues a cold alert when current or anticipated weather conditions are below -15 degrees Celsius, or the wind chill drops to -20 degrees Celsius.

Wind can make it feel extremely cold and increases the risk of frostbite and hypothermia.

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Residents are encouraged to call or check on vulnerable family, friends, and neighbours.

When a cold alert is issued, the city focuses on promoting access to safe and warm shelter to those on the street and for individuals living in vulnerable conditions with limited heat.

Hamilton has six emergency shelters and drop-in locations available for houseless community members:

• The Hub at 78 Vine St. has year-round drop-in hours from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and overnight drop-in hours 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. daily.
• Hamilton Regional Indian Centre at 407 King St. West is open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• YWCA Carol Anne’s Place at 75 MacNab Street has overnight drop-in hours from 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. daily for women and non-binary individuals.
• Mission Services Willow’s Place at 196 Wentworth St. North has drop-in hours from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily for women.
• Wesley Day Centre at 52 Catharine St. North is open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Living Rock Youth Resources at 30 Wilson St. has daily drop-in hours from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. for youth.

This alert remains in effect until a cancellation notice is issued.

To learn more about the Community Cold Response, drop-ins, and warming place locations visit the City of Hamilton’s website.