CCOSD

Shelters Available During the Frigid Weather

From: Governor M.Jodi Rell [mailto:Governor.Rell@ct.gov]
Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 11:22 AM
To: Governor Rell
Subject: Gov. Rell: Coordinated Effort to Help Residents Find Shelter from Arctic Air

As Connecticut experiences very cold arctic air today and through the weekend, Governor M. Jodi Rell has directed the Department of Social Services and the Department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security to coordinate a statewide effort with police departments, fire departments and local emergency managers to ensure shelter space is found for those who need it. “The coldest air of the season thus far will be over our state during the next 36 hours,” Governor Rell said. “Those who need help or shelter can call our 2-1-1 Infoline. Local shelters can also contact 2-1-1 for referral information when they stretch capacity limits. Infoline provides an incredibly important service to the people of Connecticut and I encourage everyone to take advantage of the help that is available. All of us can do our part too by checking on our elderly neighbors and reminding family and friends to make sure their loved ones are staying warm.”

For more information, please visit http://www.ct.gov/governorrell/cwp/view.asp?A=3872&Q=454746 .