For the first time this season, Toronto has opened four warming centres to assist people experiencing homelessness. These centres are expected to help vulnerable individuals stay warm amidst the cold temperatures forecasted for the Greater Toronto Area.
The City of Toronto opened four warming centres on Dec. 1 at 136 Spadina Rd., 81 Elizabeth St., 12 Holmes Ave., and 885 Scarborough Gold Club Rd. For the first time this cold season, the City of Toronto has activated its four warming centres for people experiencing homelessness, opening their doors at 5 p.m. today. The city also has a fifth warming centre at Cecil Community Centre at 58 Cecil St.
, but this location is only activated as a surge site when the temperature drops to minus 15 or colder. Warming centres open when the weather falls to minus 5 C or colder or when Environment and Climate Change Canada issues a winter weather warning. They are open 24 hours a day, as needed. With tonight's expected temperature of minus 6C in the GTA and a windchill making it feel like minus 8 C, these centres are set to offer a place for vulnerable people to rest, have a meal, access washroom facilities, and obtain referrals to emergency shelter with additional supports. All sites in the city are pet-friendly, and it is not necessary to contact Toronto’s Central Intake service to access one
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