NEW ORLEANS — With freezing temperatures forecast for the New Orleans area over the weekend starting Friday night, parishes are opening cold-weather shelters for people who need them.
Here are the shelters that have been announced so far:
Jefferson Parish
Jefferson Parish will open two warming centers for residents at the following locations:
- Terrytown Playground (641 Heritage Ave. in Terrytown, LA 70056)
- Johnny Bright Playground (3401 Cleary Ave. in Metairie, LA 70002)
These centers will remain open throughout the duration of this weather event for people and pets in need of a warm place during the cold. Residents with pets are asked to bring a pet carrier.
The Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority will also assist individuals living outdoors seek temporary shelter. Those in need can call the Jefferson Parish Emergency Operations Center at 504-349-5360.
Orleans Parish
New Orleans Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) is coordinating with the New Orleans Recreation Development (NORD) Commission to activate an “overnight warming center” equipped with an emergency generator from Friday at 6 p.m. until Monday at 9 a.m.. for unhoused residents at the Rosenwald Recreation Center Annex Building located at 1140 S. Broad Avenue.
Residents with pets are asked to bring a pet carrier.
Individuals in need of transportation to the overnight warming center should call 3-1-1.
Terrebonne Parish
Terrebonne Parish opened a warming shelter at 5 p.m. and will remain in operation until noon on Sunday.
- Dumas Auditorium (301 W. Tunnel Blvd, Houma, LA 70360)
If you need a ride to the shelter, call 985-850-4616, ext. 230.
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