February 28, 2015
Dr. David McKeown, Toronto's Medical Officer of Health, has terminated the Extreme Cold Weather Alert as of noon today.
Despite the termination of the alert, extreme cold weather services for people who are homeless will continue, including three 24-hour drop-ins. This is to ensure an abundance of supports for vulnerable Toronto residents. Services will close by 10 am Sunday morning. A full list of these services is available here:
http://bit.ly/1yFFOH5
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http://www.toronto.ca, call 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or follow us @TorontoComms.
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Media contacts:
Lenore Bromley, Toronto Public Health, 416-885-6749, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Pat Anderson, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
