The Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Valerie Jaeger, has called an Extreme Cold Weather Alert, effective January 4, 2018, as Environment Canada expects temperatures to drop below -15°C.

For the location of shelters/accommodation call 211.

To speak with an outreach worker for the Salvation Army Niagara Mobile Outreach Program (8:30am to 9:00pm Mon-Fri, weekends and holidays 5:00pm to 9:00pm) call one of the following locations:

– St. Catharines, Beamsville, Grimsby, Smithville and surrounding area: 905-935-4311 ext. 26 or 289-219-2981
– Niagara Falls and surrounding area: 905-354-2834
– Fort Erie, Welland, Port Colborne and surrounding area: 289-257-6712