The Greater Victoria Extreme Weather Protocol has been activated.
Southern Vancouver Island has been hit hard with severe winds knocking out power to thousands of customers throughout the capital region. Winds have reached 100km/h.
The Greater Victoria Extreme Weather Protocol (EWP) is a regional community program developed to address the shelter needs of homeless people during periods of harsh wind, rain, snow, and/or subzero temperatures.
According the the EWP website, there are 395 spaces available tonight.
Emergency Shelters Available Tonight:
Rock Bay Landing
Sandy Merriman House
Next Steps
Salvation Army ARC
Kiwanis Emergency Youth Shelter
VIHA Sobering and Assessment Centre
Out Of the Rain
First Metropolitan United Church
Cool Aid Seasonal Shelter
Salvation Army A.R.C. Chapel – 30 Mats (Co-Ed)
Our Place Society – 30 Mats (Co-Ed)
Victoria Native Friendship Centre – 25 Mats (Co-Ed)
