Warming Centers Available for Those in Need of Shelter
In light of the frigid temperatures, County Executive Robert P. Astorino emphasized the availability of warm places to stay overnight for anyone seeking shelter from the cold. Families seeking shelter – or anyone who knows of a family in need – should contact Emergency Services at (914) 995-2099 immediately. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
“No one should be out in the cold at a time like this, especially with temperatures dropping below zero,” Astorino said. “If you or anyone you know needs shelter, our warming centers are available. We especially want to make sure families and children have a warm place to stay.”
Westchester County Department of Social Services Commissioner Kevin McGuire said that in situations such as these, the county regularly works closely with local police and municipal officials to provide safe shelter to those in need. “We urge anyone who needs a warm place to stay to take advantage of our resources,” McGuire said.
While families should contact Emergency Services first, single individuals can contact the following five warming and drop in centers directly:
New Rochelle area:
OASIS SHELTER
(Co-ed Facility)
19 Washington Avenue
New Rochelle, NY
(914) 633-0101
Accessible by Bee-Line bus routes # 7, 42, 45, 60, and 66
Peekskill and surrounding area:
JAN PEEK SHELTER
(Co-ed Facility)
200 North Water Street
Peekskill, NY
(914) 736-2636
Accessible by Bee-Line bus routes # 14, 15, 16, and 17.
White Plains and surrounding area:
OPEN ARMS SHELTER
(Male Only Facility)
86 East Post Road
White Plains, NY
(914) 948-5044
Accessible by Bee-Line bus routes # 1, 5, 6, 13, 14, 15, 40, and 41
White Plains and surrounding area:
SAMARITAN HOUSE SHELTER
(Female Only Facility)
33 Church Street
White Plains, NY
(914) 948-3075
Accessible by Bee-Line bus routes # 1, 5, 6, 13, 14, 15, 40, and 41
Yonker and surrounding area:
Sharing Community
(Co-ed facility)
1 Hudson Street
Yonkers, NY
(914) 963-2626
Accessible by Bee-Line bus routes # 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 25, and 30
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