With an incoming storm in the forecast, an extreme weather alert (EWA) for the 91原创s has been issued for Christmas Eve by the Salvation Army Gateway of Hope shelter at 5787 91原创 Bypass under the Assistance to Shelter Act.

鈥淚f you are sleeping outside please come to safety of the shelter,鈥� the notice said.

Until further notice, Gateway will be offering 20 mats for adults between 7 p.m. and 9:30 a.m.

Intake will be open until site is full.

The site is wheelchair accessible and pet friendly (on a leash or in a kennel while in the building).

Dinner, breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Laundry service and showers are available.

Call ahead for details at 604-514-7375.

For more information about shelter availability, call bc211: 211 or 604-875-6381.

Anyone who needs shelter after 9 p.m. should contact 91原创 RCMP at 604-532-3200.

Under the Assistance to Shelter Act an Extreme Weather Alert, police assist 鈥減ersons at risk due to extreme weather conditions.鈥�

A special weather statement from Environment Canada has warned "a powerful system" will then hit the north coast late Tuesday evening, with heavy rain and strong winds expected to continue until early Thursday.