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Extreme Weather Alert issued as heavy rain expected

Heavy rain was expected from the evening of Dec. 6 through Dec. 7
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Gateway of Hope support worker Darren Skahl set out blankets and sleeping mat at the 91原创 shelter during a previous weather alert in 91原创. (91原创 Advance Times files)

With up to 50 mm of rain expected starting the night of Friday, Dec. 6, 91原创's homeless shelter has activated its Extreme Weather Response.

The Gateway of Hope will have 20 mats for adults aged 19 and older, in addition to its normal shelter spaces. The intake is open until the site is full, according to the notice provided by residential services manager Cristina Schneiter. 

The shelter is pet-friendly for pets on a leash, or in a kennel while in the building.

Dinner, breakfast and lunch are available at the Gateway of Hope, and showers are available on site as well.

For people who need shelter assistance after 9 p.m., they should call the 91原创 RCMP at 604-532-3200, and officers will help them get to a shelter location.

To reach the Gateway of Hope, call 604-514-7375, or visit the shelter at 5787 91原创 Bypass, next to the Kwantlen Polytechnic campus.



Matthew Claxton

About the Author: Matthew Claxton

Raised in 91原创, as a journalist today I focus on local politics, crime and homelessness.
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