City Manager Brian Sjothun has issued a severe weather event declaration for Sunday, December 11 through Monday, December 12. The declaration allows the use of approved severe event shelter facilities to provide overnight lodging when the temperature is expected to be below 25 degrees Fahrenheit or 32 degrees Fahrenheit with additional factors such as precipitation or wind.
The declaration allows the use of approved severe event shelter facilities to provide overnight lodging when the temperature is expected to be below 25 degrees Fahrenheit or 32 degrees Fahrenheit with additional factors such as precipitation or wind.
Severe Event Shelter Location and Information: The Medford Severe Weather Shelter will be open Sunday, December 11 through Monday, December 12. The shelter is located at 332 W. 6thStreet and hours of operation will be 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Services include food, bedding and dry storage capabilities. The shelter can accommodate 64 individuals and is low barrier, thus does not require any religious affiliation or drug testing to enter.
The shelter is staffed by volunteers coordinated by ACCESS. If you are interested in volunteering, please email volunteer@accesshelps.org for more information.
Additionally, the City will not be enforcing tent restrictions associated with the prohibited camping ordinance throughout the duration of this severe weather event declaration. All fires remain prohibited throughout the City.
Source: City of Medford
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