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Bill Salmeron
Chief Readiness & Response Officer
Chapter Operations Lead
American Red Cross
Southeast Louisiana Chapter
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2640 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
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bsalmeron
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City Freeze Plan Press Release
The weather forecast indicates the temperature or wind chill factor in the City of New Orleans is expected to fall to 35 degrees or below from 1:00 AM – 7:00 AM, 29 Nov 2011. All citizens should take appropriate precautions to protect themselves from the potentially dangerous effects of this weather. Exposure to temperatures near freezing, combined with strong winds, for an extended period of time can cause serious medical problems. Weather conditions require all individuals to seek shelter. The City’s Freeze Plan will remain in effect to provide temporary shelter for homeless citizens.
Persons needing shelter will be accepted at the following locations under the following conditions:
· The Salvation Army, 4500 South Claiborne Ave. – Male or females, beginning at 4:00 P.M., 28 Nov 2011.
· The Ozanam Inn, 843 Camp Street – Will accept males only beginning at 6:00 P.M., 28 Nov 2011.
· The Covenant House, 611 N. Rampart St – will accept males and females between the ages 16-21, their dependent children, and any female with dependent minor children beginning at 7:00 P.M., 28 Nov 2011. Mothers with small children are welcome any time.
· New Orleans Mission, 1130 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd – Males or females beginning at 4:00 P.M.
All shelters will be opened free of charge to persons seeking shelter during this period of inclement weather.
Again, the weather forecast indicates the temperature or wind chill factor in the City of New Orleans is expected to remain at 35 degrees or below from 1:00 AM – 7:00 AM, 29 Nov 2011. All citizens should take appropriate precautions to protect themselves from the potentially dangerous effects of this weather. The City’s Freeze Plan to provide temporary overnight shelter for homeless citizens remains in effect. Stay tuned for further announcements.
Stephen A. Murphy, MPH, MBA
Planning Section Chief
Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Preparedness
1300 Perdido St. Suite 9W03
New Orleans, LA 70112
504.658.8708 {Desk}
504.952.2461 {Mobile}
samurphy@nola.gov
www.nola.gov
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From: Patrice M. Williams
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 12:51 PM
To: Barbara B. St. Roman; ‘mmiller@unitygno.org’; ‘apatterson@unitygno.org’; Devona Dolliole; Ryan F. Berni; ‘wyatthines@gmail.com’; ‘ruth_nickelson@uss.salvationarmy.org’; ‘cjadamssr@bellsouth.net’; ‘gratleff@yahoo.com’; ‘cmullarkey@arcno.org’; ‘bsalmeron@arcno.org’; ‘ahamilton@arcno.org’; Ayame C. Nagatani; ‘linda gonzales’
Cc: Karen DeSalvo; Charlotte M. Parent; Jeff M. Elder; Jeb S. Tate; Stephen A. Murphy; Ashlee L. Gunter; Carl Flores; ‘nohsep.eoc@gmail.com’; Pequitta J. Raymond; Stacy H. Koch; RhaKeisha K. Pomfrey; Tim E. Hoehn; ‘david@fbno.org’
Subject: EXTENDED: Freeze Plan 11/29/2011 – 12/1/2011
Importance: High
Good Afternoon,
The Freeze Plan has been extended through Thursday (12/1) morning.
The following shelters will have continued availability for the nights of Tuesday, November 29th and Wednesday, November 30th:
| Shelter | Special Population | Address | Phone Number | Take In | |
| Covenant House | Male 16 – 21 y.o.
Single Female 16 – 21 y.o. / with child no age req. |
611 N. Rampart St. | 504.584.1111 | 7 pm
(mothers with small children at any time |
|
| Ozanam Inn | Males Only | 843 Camp St. | 504.523.1184 | 6 pm | |
| New Orleans Mission | All | 1130 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. | 504.523.2116 | 4 pm | |
| Salvation Army | All | 4530 S. Claiborne Ave. | 504.896.7315 | 4 pm |
Kindest Regards,
Patrice
Freeze Plan Press Release(11_30_11).docx
