The BC government has agreed to fund 30 extreme weather shelter beds in Prince George this winter.
The temporary spaces will be open until March 31st at 3 different locations in downtown Prince George at:
• ASAP Bridget Moran Shelter, 590 Dominion – 10 spaces
• AWAC Women’s Shelter, 144 George – 10 spaces
• Prince George Native Friendship Society, 160 Quebec Street – 10 spaces
The spaces will open depending on the weather and estimated need.
Prince George – Mackenzie MLA Mike Morris says these are life saving beds;
“With winter bringing harsher and more unpredictable weather, it’s important to have emergency shelter space where people can take refuge. Having extreme weather shelters available in our community can save lives.”
This is a part of $1.6 million that the province is spending across 90 communities in BC to open more than 1,000 temporary extreme spaces.
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