Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated the city's Cold Emergency Plan in anticipation of frigid, dangerous weather beginning lassting through the early morning hours of Monday, February 16, 2015. A Cold Emergency Alert is issued whenever the actual or forecast temperature, including the wind-chill factor, falls to 15˚F or to 20˚F with precipitation. By activating a Cold Emergency, Mayor Bowser authorizes the District to implement additional measures beyond traditional sheltering, such as warming sites, to keep residents who are homeless warm and safe. Individuals in the District who are homeless should call the Shelter Hotline toll-free at 1-800-535-7252. If you notice someone who needs help, please call the hotline.
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