Shelters for the Homeless Open During Freeze

The City is activating the freeze plan beginning the evening of Wednesday, Nov. 14th and ending the morning of Thursday, Nov. 15. The freeze plan will be in effect to provide temporary overnight shelter for homeless residents. The public is asked to call the New Orleans Police Department non-emergency number, 504-821-2222, to report someone in need of shelter.

Individuals needing shelter will be accepted, free of charge, at the following locations under the following conditions:

• Low Barrier Shelter, 1530 Gravier St., will accept adult residents beginning at 8 p.m.
• The Salvation Army, 4530 S. Claiborne Ave., will accept men and women beginning at 4 p.m.
• Ozanam Inn, 843 Camp St., will accept men beginning at 4 p.m.
• Covenant House, 611 North Rampart St., will accept adult residents between the ages of 16 to 21, their dependent children, and any women with dependent minor children. Open 24/7.
• New Orleans Mission, 1130 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd., will accept men and women beginning at 4 p.m.