Governor Dannel P. Malloy today (Jan. 6, 2015) announced he has activated the state’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol in anticipation of temperatures in the teens and single digits and wind chills below zero over the next few days and nights. The protocol will remain in effect through Saturday, January 10.
During this time, Coordinated Access Networks (CANs) across the state are asked to implement their severe cold weather protocol policies. Our shared goal is to ensure that, further to the Governor’s announcement, all those in need are able to secure appropriate shelter 24 hours per day, every day during this time period. 211 will observe the policies established by each CAN in instructing clients as to what they should do to find shelter.
If you have any questions about the policies for access to shelter in your area, please contact your CAN coordinator (coordinators listed below). If you have any questions about the 211 referral process, please contact Wendy Caruso, at Wendy.Caruso@ctunitedway.org. If you have any questions about the Governor’s announcement and its impact on DOH-funded providers of homeless services, please contact Steve DiLella at the Department of Housing, Steve.DiLella@ct.gov. If you have any questions about CCEH support to communities and the Coordinated Access process, please contact Kristen Granatek at CCEH, kgranatek@cceh.org.
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