The Extreme Cold Weather Emergency Response Plan has been activated at Level 1 by the Saskatoon Emergency Response Organization and it will continue through Wednesday. Level 1 can be activated when the temperature or windchill are expected to reach -30 for two days. It can also be activated when the temperature or windchill is expected to reach -40 for at least two hours or when 10 centimetres of snow falls within 12 hours or less.
For anyone out in the cold, there are warm up stations throughout the city, including public libraries, the Friendship Inn, Egadz and Station 20 West.
Those seeking emergency shelter in Saskatoon can contact the regional Income Assistance Office Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 306-933-5960, or attend the office at 160 2nd Ave South, Saskatoon, to discuss emergency shelter options. The Salvation Army provides Emergency After Hours Support when the Ministry is closed. Anyone can call the Salvation Army at 306-244-6280 between the hours of 5pm and 8am and weekends and holidays for service.
