[Archived] City of Alexandria Prepares for Extreme Cold Spell

City Press Release


	For Immediate Release	For More Information, Contact
	February 5, 2007 PIO# 028-07/rdo	Brian Hannigan, Director of Communications, or Raynard Owens, Communications Officer, at 703.838.4300 Raynard Owens, Communications Officer, at 703.838.4300

CITY OF ALEXANDRIA PREPARES FOR EXTREME COLD SPELL
Residents Urged to Prevent Hypothermia; City Shelters Available

The National Weather Service is predicting extremely cold temperatures over the next week, accompanied by dangerous wind chill conditions conducive to hypothermia for those not protected from the cold. Residents who must be outdoors for more than brief periods are urged to dress appropriately for severe cold conditions. Hats, gloves or mittens, layered outerwear and insulated boots are recommended.

For individuals seeking emergency shelter, The Carpenters Shelter operates the Citys hypothermia program in conjunction with the Alexandria Community Shelter, the City of Alexandria and partners in the faith community. Emergency, overnight shelter for families and adult males is available beginning at 5:00 p.m. each evening during the extreme cold at The Carpenters Shelter, located at 930 N. Henry Street. For information call 703-548-7500.

Single women in need of shelter should report directly to the Alexandria Community Shelter at 2355B Mill Road, or call shelter staff at 703-838-4239.

The Davids Place day program operated by The Carpenters Shelter is open daily from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For more information about the hypothermia program or Davids Place, contact Carpenters Shelter at 703-548-7500.

Residents are urged to be aware of persons in need of shelter or those whose homes may be without heat due to utility shutoffs. Those concerned about the health and welfare of someone due to the extreme cold should call the Alexandria Child Protective Services Hotline at 703-838-0800, Adult Protective Services at 703-838-0778 or the Alexandria Police Department non-emergency line at 703-838-4444.

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