December 10, 2024

Emergency Inclement Weather Shelter Schedule Extended

The City Manager has extended the current severe weather emergency and has authorized the extension of the emergency shelter to remain open through Thursday, March 2, closing on Friday morning March 3, pending continued conditions. 

Severe weather shelter hours are from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. at 48 Fifth Street. The doors will close for the night at 9 p.m. with lights out at 10 p.m. This is a no-frills shelter, which means individuals should plan on providing their own bedding. Well behaved pets are welcome.  The shelter will have limited food available.  However there are community meals every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at Pioneer Hall.

For questions, please contact Avram Sacks, Shelter Coordinator, Options for Helping Residents of Ashland , at 541.220.7307 or 541.631.2235.


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