City HallThursday, November 5
Spokane City Council approves more money for inclement weather shelters before winter
The Daily Spokane Valley team
The Spokane City Council approved additional funding Wednesday for 1590 Heart Funds to help support inclement weather operations. The city said the money is meant to keep shelter access available as the weather turns colder.
Three providers run the city's inclement weather shelters
- 3
- housing providers currently serve the shelters
- 32°F
- forecast wind chill or lower opens the beds
Sources: NonStop Local KHQ, KXLY.com
“As we approach winter, it is vital that we use these dollars to increase capacity to help our neighbors when they need it most.”
The city opens the emergency beds when the National Weather Service forecasts a wind chill of 32 degrees Fahrenheit or colder, or when the Air Quality Index reaches 201 or higher. The city said the beds are activated under SMC 02.04.045.
201Air Quality Index level that opens inclement weather beds
KXLY says that level means the air is unhealthy for everyone.
Source: KXLY.com
- Funding runs through the end of the year
- Providers: The Salvation Army, Jewels Helping Hands, Catholic Charities
- Beds are activated under SMC 02.04.045
Sources: NonStop Local KHQ, KREM, KXLY.com