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When disaster movies ignore basic physics, the real casualty isn’t realism—it’s awe. From impossible asteroid physics to upside-down thermodynamics, Ice-Pocalypse and Arctic Blast prove that technobabble without curiosity just melts the illusion.
#Disaster #Movies #ScienceFiction #IcePocalypse #ArcticBlast #Astrophysics #Climate #Space #Science #FilmAnalysis #MovieReview #Physics #SciFi
https://pablohoneyfish.wordpress.com/2026/04/30/comparative-scientific-analysis-of-astronomical-and-atmospheric-anomalies-in-disaster-cinema-ice-pocalypse-and-arctic-blast/

When disaster movies ignore basic physics, the real casualty isn’t realism—it’s awe. From impossible asteroid physics to upside-down thermodynamics, Ice-Pocalypse and Arctic Blast prove that technobabble without curiosity just melts the illusion.
#Disaster #Movies #ScienceFiction #IcePocalypse #ArcticBlast #Astrophysics #Climate #Space #Science #FilmAnalysis #MovieReview #Physics #SciFi
https://pablohoneyfish.wordpress.com/2026/04/30/comparative-scientific-analysis-of-astronomical-and-atmospheric-anomalies-in-disaster-cinema-ice-pocalypse-and-arctic-blast/

When disaster movies ignore basic physics, the real casualty isn’t realism—it’s awe. From impossible asteroid physics to upside-down thermodynamics, Ice-Pocalypse and Arctic Blast prove that technobabble without curiosity just melts the illusion.
#Disaster #Movies #ScienceFiction #IcePocalypse #ArcticBlast #Astrophysics #Climate #Space #Science #FilmAnalysis #MovieReview #Physics #SciFi
https://pablohoneyfish.wordpress.com/2026/04/30/comparative-scientific-analysis-of-astronomical-and-atmospheric-anomalies-in-disaster-cinema-ice-pocalypse-and-arctic-blast/

It’s freezing cold and you’ve lost power. Here’s what emergency doctors want you to do

By DEVI SHASTRI
Updated 4:34 PM EST, January 30, 2026

MILWAUKEE (AP) — "Freezing temperatures and long-term power outages can quickly create dangerous health situations.

"Even at seemingly routine winter temperatures, the cold can exhaust the body and overwork the heart over time. The indoor risk of hypothermia and frostbite are especially a concern in areas where the infrastructure isn’t built for wintry weather and people aren’t as used to it.

"Here are tips from emergency room doctors on how to stay safe.
What are the signs of hypothermia?

"Doctors diagnose hypothermia based on body temperature and symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

"Mild hypothermia — when the body temperature is 89.6 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (32 to 35 degrees Celsius) — can cause shivering, exhaustion, sleepiness, weak pulse and clumsiness.

"Moderate hypothermia is when the body temperature is between 82.4 and 89.6 F (28 to 32 C). Symptoms include slurred speech, slowed heart rate, hallucinations and decreased shivering.

"At less than 82.4 F (28 C), the body starts shutting down. Signs include loss of reflexes, complete muscle stiffness, fluid in the lungs, coma and death.

"If someone is shivering for a long time, it’s time to get ahead of things and get them somewhere warm, said Dr. Ben Weston, an ER doctor who directs health policy for the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management.

"If someone is confused or showing more severe signs, call 911 right away, he said.

"Recognize that the cold can sneak up on you

"Some of the most dangerous situations happen when the temperature is low for a long time, even 30 to 40 F (minus-1 to 4 C), but not obviously arctic, Weston said.

"In these situations, long-term cold exposure taxes the body, driving up blood pressure and working the heart.

"Shivering, a normal response to cold, is a workout for your body, Weston said. Doing so for hours can lead to physical exhaustion — and older adults or people with other health issues are at higher risk.

" 'That additional stress and strain on the body and energy production can really push people to the limit,' Weston said.

"People might not realize they need help, or think to move into a different room or add layers.

" 'You think you’re going to be OK with a sweatshirt and sweatpants and it kind of creeps up on people,' he said.

Stay hydrated with water and nonalcoholic warm drinks

"Doctors note that it can be hard to tell when you’re dehydrated in cold weather, and being near a heater can further cause dehydration.

"Staying hydrated helps the body stay warm, though, so they advise to keep drinking water.

"Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to deal with cold, said Dr. Abhi Mehrotra, a University of North Carolina emergency medicine physician. It also can make you feel warmer than you actually are, Weston said, and affect your judgment.

Layer up and stay dry

"Layering in the cold weather is key to helping the body trap heat.

"The North Carolina Department of Emergency Management suggests wearing warm, loose-fitting, lightweight clothing in many layers that are easy to add or remove. It also recommends covering your mouth with scarves to protect the lungs from directly breathing in extremely cold air.

"You lose the most heat from your head, hands and feet, Weston said, so make sure to cover those. While some online posts have shown people wearing latex gloves under their winter gloves for extra warmth, Weston said this is not ideal because it traps moisture and isn’t breathable.

"Be wary of internet hacks like putting cayenne pepper in your socks. The pepper actually irritates the skin and the tingling it causes can mask frostbite symptoms, Weston said.

"Your body loses heat through evaporation, so one of the most important things is to make sure you’re dry at all times. Dry socks are one of the most important things to have on, Weston said.

Find a warm room and be careful of heat sources

"Weston and Mehrotra recommended finding smaller spaces to contain heat.

"That could mean closing all the doors in the house and keeping a heater in one room, as Weston recommends. Mehrotra suggested you could even pitch a tent indoors or get into a sleeping bag to create an even more confined space to trap body heat.

"Both said one of the biggest things is to be safe with heat sources. Keep them away from flammable items. Do not use gas stoves, ovens or bring carbon monoxide -emitting heat sources indoors.

"Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that is one of the most common killers of people during cold snaps.

"If anyone in the home has symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, such as nausea and headaches, get outside to fresh air, Mehrotra said.

Check on your neighbors

"Young children, older adults and people with chronic health conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure are the most at risk when it’s cold, Mehrotra said.

"Above all, the doctors said community awareness is key during dangerous cold spells. Many don’t realize they need help until someone asks.

" 'Check on your neighbors,' Mehrotra said. 'You don’t know how people are doing.' "

Source:
https://apnews.com/article/extreme-cold-power-outage-exposure-health-d88c3e9e29acafe1e58eb3971b1d23de

#ArcticBlast #ExtremeCold #PowerFailures #WinterWeather #ColdWeather #StayWarm #Hypothermia #CheckOnYourNeighbors

It’s freezing cold and you’ve lost power. Here’s what emergency doctors want you to do

By DEVI SHASTRI
Updated 4:34 PM EST, January 30, 2026

MILWAUKEE (AP) — "Freezing temperatures and long-term power outages can quickly create dangerous health situations.

"Even at seemingly routine winter temperatures, the cold can exhaust the body and overwork the heart over time. The indoor risk of hypothermia and frostbite are especially a concern in areas where the infrastructure isn’t built for wintry weather and people aren’t as used to it.

"Here are tips from emergency room doctors on how to stay safe.
What are the signs of hypothermia?

"Doctors diagnose hypothermia based on body temperature and symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

"Mild hypothermia — when the body temperature is 89.6 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit (32 to 35 degrees Celsius) — can cause shivering, exhaustion, sleepiness, weak pulse and clumsiness.

"Moderate hypothermia is when the body temperature is between 82.4 and 89.6 F (28 to 32 C). Symptoms include slurred speech, slowed heart rate, hallucinations and decreased shivering.

"At less than 82.4 F (28 C), the body starts shutting down. Signs include loss of reflexes, complete muscle stiffness, fluid in the lungs, coma and death.

"If someone is shivering for a long time, it’s time to get ahead of things and get them somewhere warm, said Dr. Ben Weston, an ER doctor who directs health policy for the Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management.

"If someone is confused or showing more severe signs, call 911 right away, he said.

"Recognize that the cold can sneak up on you

"Some of the most dangerous situations happen when the temperature is low for a long time, even 30 to 40 F (minus-1 to 4 C), but not obviously arctic, Weston said.

"In these situations, long-term cold exposure taxes the body, driving up blood pressure and working the heart.

"Shivering, a normal response to cold, is a workout for your body, Weston said. Doing so for hours can lead to physical exhaustion — and older adults or people with other health issues are at higher risk.

" 'That additional stress and strain on the body and energy production can really push people to the limit,' Weston said.

"People might not realize they need help, or think to move into a different room or add layers.

" 'You think you’re going to be OK with a sweatshirt and sweatpants and it kind of creeps up on people,' he said.

Stay hydrated with water and nonalcoholic warm drinks

"Doctors note that it can be hard to tell when you’re dehydrated in cold weather, and being near a heater can further cause dehydration.

"Staying hydrated helps the body stay warm, though, so they advise to keep drinking water.

"Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to deal with cold, said Dr. Abhi Mehrotra, a University of North Carolina emergency medicine physician. It also can make you feel warmer than you actually are, Weston said, and affect your judgment.

Layer up and stay dry

"Layering in the cold weather is key to helping the body trap heat.

"The North Carolina Department of Emergency Management suggests wearing warm, loose-fitting, lightweight clothing in many layers that are easy to add or remove. It also recommends covering your mouth with scarves to protect the lungs from directly breathing in extremely cold air.

"You lose the most heat from your head, hands and feet, Weston said, so make sure to cover those. While some online posts have shown people wearing latex gloves under their winter gloves for extra warmth, Weston said this is not ideal because it traps moisture and isn’t breathable.

"Be wary of internet hacks like putting cayenne pepper in your socks. The pepper actually irritates the skin and the tingling it causes can mask frostbite symptoms, Weston said.

"Your body loses heat through evaporation, so one of the most important things is to make sure you’re dry at all times. Dry socks are one of the most important things to have on, Weston said.

Find a warm room and be careful of heat sources

"Weston and Mehrotra recommended finding smaller spaces to contain heat.

"That could mean closing all the doors in the house and keeping a heater in one room, as Weston recommends. Mehrotra suggested you could even pitch a tent indoors or get into a sleeping bag to create an even more confined space to trap body heat.

"Both said one of the biggest things is to be safe with heat sources. Keep them away from flammable items. Do not use gas stoves, ovens or bring carbon monoxide -emitting heat sources indoors.

"Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that is one of the most common killers of people during cold snaps.

"If anyone in the home has symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning, such as nausea and headaches, get outside to fresh air, Mehrotra said.

Check on your neighbors

"Young children, older adults and people with chronic health conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure are the most at risk when it’s cold, Mehrotra said.

"Above all, the doctors said community awareness is key during dangerous cold spells. Many don’t realize they need help until someone asks.

" 'Check on your neighbors,' Mehrotra said. 'You don’t know how people are doing.' "

Source:
https://apnews.com/article/extreme-cold-power-outage-exposure-health-d88c3e9e29acafe1e58eb3971b1d23de

#ArcticBlast #ExtremeCold #PowerFailures #WinterWeather #ColdWeather #StayWarm #Hypothermia #CheckOnYourNeighbors

How cold was it? This cold!

Coast Guard breaks up ice in Hudson River, NY Harbor as NYC Ferry remains suspended

By Andrew Giambrone
Published Jan 30, 2026 at 8:26 a.m. ET

Excerpt: "Officials said all ports in the Coast Guard's New York area sector are currently open.

"New York City Ferry service, however, remained suspended Friday because of the icy conditions in local waterways."

https://gothamist.com/news/coast-guard-breaks-up-ice-in-hudson-river-ny-harbor-as-nyc-ferry-remains-suspended

#FrigidTemps #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #NYWx #NYC #ExtremeCold

How cold was it? This cold!

Coast Guard breaks up ice in Hudson River, NY Harbor as NYC Ferry remains suspended

By Andrew Giambrone
Published Jan 30, 2026 at 8:26 a.m. ET

Excerpt: "Officials said all ports in the Coast Guard's New York area sector are currently open.

"New York City Ferry service, however, remained suspended Friday because of the icy conditions in local waterways."

https://gothamist.com/news/coast-guard-breaks-up-ice-in-hudson-river-ny-harbor-as-nyc-ferry-remains-suspended

#FrigidTemps #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #NYWx #NYC #ExtremeCold

Our overnight temperature (interior #YorkCounty #Maine) was -10°F / -23.33°C. Not a record, but it was pretty damn cold!

#MaineWx #ExtremeCold #ArcticBlast #ClimateDiaryMaine

Our overnight temperature (interior #YorkCounty #Maine) was -10°F / -23.33°C. Not a record, but it was pretty damn cold!

#MaineWx #ExtremeCold #ArcticBlast #ClimateDiaryMaine

I just heard back from a relative in #SouthCarolina. Lights are still on, but it's 25°F / -3.89°C ! Very unusual for that area!

#ExtremeCold #SouthCarolinaWx #ArcticBlast

I just heard back from a relative in #SouthCarolina. Lights are still on, but it's 25°F / -3.89°C ! Very unusual for that area!

#ExtremeCold #SouthCarolinaWx #ArcticBlast

Massive #snowstorm to bury areas from #OklahomaCity to #NewYorkCity, #Boston

In what is likely to be the biggest winter storms in years for such a broad area of the U.S., heavy snow is forecast from the eastern slopes of the Rockies to the coastal Northeast. Travel shutdowns are anticipated.

By Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist

Published Jan 22, 2026

"Enough snow to shovel and plow is forecast to spread from New Mexico and Colorado on Friday to Massachusetts and Maine by Sunday, impacting over 200 million people. It could be the biggest snowstorm in years with a large area having the potential to receive 6 to 12 inches of snow, with accumulations reaching 24-30 inches in the hardest-hit areas.

" 'It is rare that storms combine this much snow, ice and bitter cold over such a large area — a widespread travel-halting winter storm will stall daily life for days in large portions of the central and eastern U.S.,' AccuWeather Senior Vice President Evan Myers said."

Read more:
https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/massive-snowstorm-to-bury-areas-from-oklahoma-city-to-new-york-city-boston/1855358

#ArcticBlast #USWeather #SnowStorms #IceStorms #WinterStorms #ExtremeCold #ExtremeWx #PolarVortex #ClimateChange #ClimateDiary

Massive #snowstorm to bury areas from #OklahomaCity to #NewYorkCity, #Boston

In what is likely to be the biggest winter storms in years for such a broad area of the U.S., heavy snow is forecast from the eastern slopes of the Rockies to the coastal Northeast. Travel shutdowns are anticipated.

By Alex Sosnowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist

Published Jan 22, 2026

"Enough snow to shovel and plow is forecast to spread from New Mexico and Colorado on Friday to Massachusetts and Maine by Sunday, impacting over 200 million people. It could be the biggest snowstorm in years with a large area having the potential to receive 6 to 12 inches of snow, with accumulations reaching 24-30 inches in the hardest-hit areas.

" 'It is rare that storms combine this much snow, ice and bitter cold over such a large area — a widespread travel-halting winter storm will stall daily life for days in large portions of the central and eastern U.S.,' AccuWeather Senior Vice President Evan Myers said."

Read more:
https://www.accuweather.com/en/winter-weather/massive-snowstorm-to-bury-areas-from-oklahoma-city-to-new-york-city-boston/1855358

#ArcticBlast #USWeather #SnowStorms #IceStorms #WinterStorms #ExtremeCold #ExtremeWx #PolarVortex #ClimateChange #ClimateDiary

RE: https://kolektiva.social/@DoomsdaysCW/115714837746703245

Make sure you have working battery-operated smoke and carbon monoxide detectors if you use this method...

#StayWarm #CandleHeater #ClayPotRadiator #KeepWarm #ArcticBlast #PowerOutages

RE: https://kolektiva.social/@DoomsdaysCW/115714837746703245

Make sure you have working battery-operated smoke and carbon monoxide detectors if you use this method...

#StayWarm #CandleHeater #ClayPotRadiator #KeepWarm #ArcticBlast #PowerOutages

#NorthCarolina- The Warming Shelter #WilmingtonNC to reopen ahead of #extremeCold weather

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - "The Warming Shelter in Wilmington will reopen Saturday, Jan. 24, for a planned seven-night operation due to extreme cold temperatures and predicted #FreezingRain.

"The all-volunteer overnight shelter is seeking additional help and support for the extended hours, announced shelter officials in a Facebook post.

"The shelter welcomes up to 125 people. Drugs, alcohol and weapons are not allowed on-site. The shelter operates entirely through volunteer efforts and relies on community donations for supplies and financial support.

"Volunteers can sign up using the link here, and the organization maintains an Amazon wish list for those wanted to donate items.

"Financial donations are accepted through the shelter’s website.

The shelter is located at 401 Grace St."

https://www.wect.com/2026/01/22/warming-shelter-wilmington-reopens-ahead-extreme-cold-weather/

@bob @newsbot

#ArcticBlast #EmergencyShelters

#NorthCarolina- The Warming Shelter #WilmingtonNC to reopen ahead of #extremeCold weather

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - "The Warming Shelter in Wilmington will reopen Saturday, Jan. 24, for a planned seven-night operation due to extreme cold temperatures and predicted #FreezingRain.

"The all-volunteer overnight shelter is seeking additional help and support for the extended hours, announced shelter officials in a Facebook post.

"The shelter welcomes up to 125 people. Drugs, alcohol and weapons are not allowed on-site. The shelter operates entirely through volunteer efforts and relies on community donations for supplies and financial support.

"Volunteers can sign up using the link here, and the organization maintains an Amazon wish list for those wanted to donate items.

"Financial donations are accepted through the shelter’s website.

The shelter is located at 401 Grace St."

https://www.wect.com/2026/01/22/warming-shelter-wilmington-reopens-ahead-extreme-cold-weather/

@bob @newsbot

#ArcticBlast #EmergencyShelters

#NorthCarolina- The Warming Shelter #WilmingtonNC to reopen ahead of #extremeCold weather

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - "The Warming Shelter in Wilmington will reopen Saturday, Jan. 24, for a planned seven-night operation due to extreme cold temperatures and predicted #FreezingRain.

"The all-volunteer overnight shelter is seeking additional help and support for the extended hours, announced shelter officials in a Facebook post.

"The shelter welcomes up to 125 people. Drugs, alcohol and weapons are not allowed on-site. The shelter operates entirely through volunteer efforts and relies on community donations for supplies and financial support.

"Volunteers can sign up using the link here, and the organization maintains an Amazon wish list for those wanted to donate items.

"Financial donations are accepted through the shelter’s website.

The shelter is located at 401 Grace St."

https://www.wect.com/2026/01/22/warming-shelter-wilmington-reopens-ahead-extreme-cold-weather/

@bob @newsbot

#ArcticBlast #EmergencyShelters

#Louisiana - #SaintLandry Parish opens #WarmingShelter for forecasted weather

by Lilianna Badeaux
Wed, January 21, 2026

ST. LANDRY PARISH, LA. (#KLFY) — "Due to forecasted cold weather expected in the coming days, St. Landry Parish Government will open a warming shelter for local residents.

"From Saturday, Jan. 24, through Tuesday, Jan.27, city officials said residents can have access to a warming shelter located at Indian Hills Country Club on 1141 E Prudhomme Street in #Opelousas.

"The warming shelter will open on Saturday, January 24 at 4:00 p.m. Participants are required to bring a valid state-issued ID for check-in. Residents are also encouraged to bring personal necessities, including but not limited to medications, pillows, blankets, snacks, and other essential items to ensure their comfort during their stay.

"Additional updates regarding shelter operations will be shared as weather conditions evolve.

"For more information, please contact St. Landry Parish Government at (337) 948-3688 or monitor official parish communication channels."

@bob @newsbot

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/st-landry-parish-opens-warming-014342760.html

#ExtremeCold #ArcticBlast #Louisanna #EmergencyShelters

#WitchitaKS - #DodgeCity lists warming shelters as snow, dangerous cold approach

WICHITA, #Kansas. (#KSNW) — "Ford County Emergency Management has released information about available warming shelters in Dodge City ahead of this week’s winter storm.

A winter weather watch is in effect for much of Kansas, including Ford County, from 6 a.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Sunday. Parts of the state could see 4 to 8 inches of snow.

An extreme cold alert is also in place from 6 a.m. Friday through 12 p.m. Monday, with wind chills that could drop to minus 20 degrees.

Extreme freezing cold heading for Kansas: How to prepare
Dodge City warming shelters:

VFW Post #1714
Location: 909 13th Ave.
Phone: 620-225-7081
Hours: Overnight shelter; enter through the west door
More: Pets are welcome but must remain on a leash or in a kennel

Dodge City Family YMCA
Location: 240 San Jose Drive
Phone: 620-225-8157
Hours:
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 1 to 6 p.m.

Village Square Mall
Location: 2601 Central Ave.
Phone: 620-225-0248
Hours:
Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas
Location: 1001 N. Second Ave.
Phone: 620-227-1562
Hours: Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Manna House:
Location: 1012 First Ave.
Phone: 620-227-6707
Hours: Overnight shelter
More: Limited availability. Call ahead.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/dodge-city-lists-warming-shelters-004002687.html

@sr_rss

#ArcticBlast #WarmingShelters #ExtremeCold #Unhoused #Homeless #Houseless #OvernightShelters

#WitchitaKS - #DodgeCity lists warming shelters as snow, dangerous cold approach

WICHITA, #Kansas. (#KSNW) — "Ford County Emergency Management has released information about available warming shelters in Dodge City ahead of this week’s winter storm.

A winter weather watch is in effect for much of Kansas, including Ford County, from 6 a.m. Friday through 6 a.m. Sunday. Parts of the state could see 4 to 8 inches of snow.

An extreme cold alert is also in place from 6 a.m. Friday through 12 p.m. Monday, with wind chills that could drop to minus 20 degrees.

Extreme freezing cold heading for Kansas: How to prepare
Dodge City warming shelters:

VFW Post #1714
Location: 909 13th Ave.
Phone: 620-225-7081
Hours: Overnight shelter; enter through the west door
More: Pets are welcome but must remain on a leash or in a kennel

Dodge City Family YMCA
Location: 240 San Jose Drive
Phone: 620-225-8157
Hours:
Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday: 1 to 6 p.m.

Village Square Mall
Location: 2601 Central Ave.
Phone: 620-225-0248
Hours:
Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Catholic Charities of Southwest Kansas
Location: 1001 N. Second Ave.
Phone: 620-227-1562
Hours: Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Manna House:
Location: 1012 First Ave.
Phone: 620-227-6707
Hours: Overnight shelter
More: Limited availability. Call ahead.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/dodge-city-lists-warming-shelters-004002687.html

@sr_rss

#ArcticBlast #WarmingShelters #ExtremeCold #Unhoused #Homeless #Houseless #OvernightShelters

Damn! Snow in areas that usually don't have it, and NEGATIVE numbers for New England!

#PolarVortex #ArcticBlast #StayWarm #USWeather #USWx

Damn! Snow in areas that usually don't have it, and NEGATIVE numbers for New England!

#PolarVortex #ArcticBlast #StayWarm #USWeather #USWx

YIKES! Fierce winter storm causes 100-car #pileup, brings #snow and #DeepFreeze to #Midwest, #Northeast

Updated on: January 19, 2026

Excerpt: "A sudden lake effect snow storm resulted in a stretch of dozens of wrecked vehicles along the side of the highway near #GrandRapids, @Michigan, and the same arctic weather pattern has brought unusually frigid weather to as far south as #Florida.

"Several people were injured on Monday after more than 100 vehicles, including as many as 40 tractor-trailers, piled up in western Michigan due to intense snowfall wreaking havoc on the roads across the Great Lakes, local officials said. None of the injuries were life-threatening, the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office said.

" 'It was absolute chaos,' said Stephanie Biesboer, who was caught in the pileup. 'Everyone was everywhere. People out of their cars. People rushing around trying to get the ambulances through."

"The I-196 in #ZeelandTownship was expected to be closed for several hours for the removal and clean up of vehicles, CBS Detroit reported.

"The crash is the latest impact of the major winter storm moving across the country. Some areas along the Great Lakes saw at least 9 inches of snow, according to CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano. Forecasters warned Monday that freezing temperatures are possible overnight into Tuesday across much of north-central Florida and southeast Georgia."

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/winter-storm-arctic-blast-snow-forecast-midwest-northeast/

#ArcticBlast #Pileup

YIKES! Fierce winter storm causes 100-car #pileup, brings #snow and #DeepFreeze to #Midwest, #Northeast

Updated on: January 19, 2026

Excerpt: "A sudden lake effect snow storm resulted in a stretch of dozens of wrecked vehicles along the side of the highway near #GrandRapids, @Michigan, and the same arctic weather pattern has brought unusually frigid weather to as far south as #Florida.

"Several people were injured on Monday after more than 100 vehicles, including as many as 40 tractor-trailers, piled up in western Michigan due to intense snowfall wreaking havoc on the roads across the Great Lakes, local officials said. None of the injuries were life-threatening, the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office said.

" 'It was absolute chaos,' said Stephanie Biesboer, who was caught in the pileup. 'Everyone was everywhere. People out of their cars. People rushing around trying to get the ambulances through."

"The I-196 in #ZeelandTownship was expected to be closed for several hours for the removal and clean up of vehicles, CBS Detroit reported.

"The crash is the latest impact of the major winter storm moving across the country. Some areas along the Great Lakes saw at least 9 inches of snow, according to CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano. Forecasters warned Monday that freezing temperatures are possible overnight into Tuesday across much of north-central Florida and southeast Georgia."

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/winter-storm-arctic-blast-snow-forecast-midwest-northeast/

#ArcticBlast #Pileup

YIKES! Fierce winter storm causes 100-car #pileup, brings #snow and #DeepFreeze to #Midwest, #Northeast

Updated on: January 19, 2026

Excerpt: "A sudden lake effect snow storm resulted in a stretch of dozens of wrecked vehicles along the side of the highway near #GrandRapids, @Michigan, and the same arctic weather pattern has brought unusually frigid weather to as far south as #Florida.

"Several people were injured on Monday after more than 100 vehicles, including as many as 40 tractor-trailers, piled up in western Michigan due to intense snowfall wreaking havoc on the roads across the Great Lakes, local officials said. None of the injuries were life-threatening, the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office said.

" 'It was absolute chaos,' said Stephanie Biesboer, who was caught in the pileup. 'Everyone was everywhere. People out of their cars. People rushing around trying to get the ambulances through."

"The I-196 in #ZeelandTownship was expected to be closed for several hours for the removal and clean up of vehicles, CBS Detroit reported.

"The crash is the latest impact of the major winter storm moving across the country. Some areas along the Great Lakes saw at least 9 inches of snow, according to CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano. Forecasters warned Monday that freezing temperatures are possible overnight into Tuesday across much of north-central Florida and southeast Georgia."

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/winter-storm-arctic-blast-snow-forecast-midwest-northeast/

#ArcticBlast #Pileup

YIKES! Fierce winter storm causes 100-car #pileup, brings #snow and #DeepFreeze to #Midwest, #Northeast

Updated on: January 19, 2026

Excerpt: "A sudden lake effect snow storm resulted in a stretch of dozens of wrecked vehicles along the side of the highway near #GrandRapids, @Michigan, and the same arctic weather pattern has brought unusually frigid weather to as far south as #Florida.

"Several people were injured on Monday after more than 100 vehicles, including as many as 40 tractor-trailers, piled up in western Michigan due to intense snowfall wreaking havoc on the roads across the Great Lakes, local officials said. None of the injuries were life-threatening, the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office said.

" 'It was absolute chaos,' said Stephanie Biesboer, who was caught in the pileup. 'Everyone was everywhere. People out of their cars. People rushing around trying to get the ambulances through."

"The I-196 in #ZeelandTownship was expected to be closed for several hours for the removal and clean up of vehicles, CBS Detroit reported.

"The crash is the latest impact of the major winter storm moving across the country. Some areas along the Great Lakes saw at least 9 inches of snow, according to CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano. Forecasters warned Monday that freezing temperatures are possible overnight into Tuesday across much of north-central Florida and southeast Georgia."

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/winter-storm-arctic-blast-snow-forecast-midwest-northeast/

#ArcticBlast #Pileup

YIKES! Fierce winter storm causes 100-car #pileup, brings #snow and #DeepFreeze to #Midwest, #Northeast

Updated on: January 19, 2026

Excerpt: "A sudden lake effect snow storm resulted in a stretch of dozens of wrecked vehicles along the side of the highway near #GrandRapids, @Michigan, and the same arctic weather pattern has brought unusually frigid weather to as far south as #Florida.

"Several people were injured on Monday after more than 100 vehicles, including as many as 40 tractor-trailers, piled up in western Michigan due to intense snowfall wreaking havoc on the roads across the Great Lakes, local officials said. None of the injuries were life-threatening, the Ottawa County Sheriff's Office said.

" 'It was absolute chaos,' said Stephanie Biesboer, who was caught in the pileup. 'Everyone was everywhere. People out of their cars. People rushing around trying to get the ambulances through."

"The I-196 in #ZeelandTownship was expected to be closed for several hours for the removal and clean up of vehicles, CBS Detroit reported.

"The crash is the latest impact of the major winter storm moving across the country. Some areas along the Great Lakes saw at least 9 inches of snow, according to CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano. Forecasters warned Monday that freezing temperatures are possible overnight into Tuesday across much of north-central Florida and southeast Georgia."

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/winter-storm-arctic-blast-snow-forecast-midwest-northeast/

#ArcticBlast #Pileup

When #Maine #WarmingCenters can’t keep up with demand: ‘We are tasked with life and death decisions’

Advocates say #overnight facilities are essential in Maine, but services are limited and it is increasingly difficult to meet the need in communities, including those in #YorkCounty.

by Gillian Graham, January 11, 2026

BIDDEFORD — "Vassie Fowler feels a heavy burden when the doors of the warming center open.

"On the top floor of a former church, more than 50 homeless people unfold antigravity chairs and blankets to settle in and try to sleep each night. On evenings when temperatures dip into the single digits, the center will squeeze in up to 60.
But Seeds of Hope can’t make room for everyone.

" 'We know if we say no, there’s no other option for people,' said Fowler, executive director of the nonprofit on South Street. 'We are tasked with what feels like life and death decisions.'

"Advocates for the homeless population say warming centers are essential in Maine, where it can be dangerous and deadly to go unsheltered during winter months. But in a state with limited services, they say it is increasingly difficult to meet the need in many communities, including those in #YorkCounty, where there are no spots at overnight facilities for most of the hundreds of people who are homeless.
In September, Gov. Janet Mills and MaineHousing announced $2.3 million in grants to support 12 emergency warming centers across the state this winter in Bangor, Portland, Ellsworth, Presque Isle, Waterville, Lewiston, Biddeford, Sanford, Augusta and Brunswick.

"Some, like Seeds of Hope, are open every night.

"Others are more restricted: Portland only opens its shelter when the temperature is below 15 degrees or more than 10 inches of snow are expected; and in Sanford, the only center has 16 beds and is limited to families with children.

"People who are unsheltered in Sanford feel helpless and discouraged, said Rebecca Jackson, co-founder of It Takes a Village 207, a nonprofit that provides support and resources to people in the city.

" 'When temperatures reach dangerously low levels, access to warmth is not a luxury — it is a matter of survival,' Jackson said. 'Without accessible, low-barrier places to warm up, people are left with impossible choices that put their health and lives at risk.'

[...]

"On Wednesday afternoon, 28-year-old Brooke Paul huddled near a doorway at a shopping plaza in downtown Sanford. She said she has been homeless for six years and sleeps in a tent in the woods near a walking trail.

"During the day, she tries to warm up by going into local businesses until she is asked to leave. At night, she layers her clothes and uses as many blankets as she can.

" 'The other night was freezing. It sucks,' she said. She wishes there was a nearby warming center.

" 'Why wouldn’t there be?' she said."

Read more:
https://www.pressherald.com/2026/01/11/when-maine-warming-centers-cant-keep-up-with-demand-we-are-tasked-with-life-and-death-decisions/

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https://archive.md/6zqQD

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#Unhoused #Homeless #Houseless #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #ExtremeCold #OvernightShelters #WarmingShelters #WarmingSheltersInMaine

#PortlandME unlikely to change winter shelter threshold amid staffing, funding limits

The winter shelter opens when the daily low temperature drops to 15 degrees or below, or if the city gets more than 10 inches of snow.

Author: Katie Delaney
Published: 2:12 PM EST January 14, 2026
Updated: 2:12 PM EST January 14, 2026

PORTLAND, Maine — "The city of Portland likely won’t be changing the criteria to open its winter warming shelter this season.

"Right now, the shelter opens when the daily low temperature drops to 15 degrees or below, or if the city gets more than 10 inches of snow.

City officials met to discuss the threshold and the possibility of making changes to it at a Health & Human Services & Public Safety Committee meeting Tuesday night.

"Despite some recent criticism about the temperature threshold, city leaders who spoke at the meeting said making changes to when the shelter is open this season does not seem feasible.

"This is the first year the city has operated a winter warming shelter. According to Maggie McLoughlin, Portland’s Director of Health & Human Services, it costs about $7,700 a night to operate the shelter. Most of that cost is from staffing.

"With that cost, the shelter has enough funding to be open for 50 nights this winter. It has been open for 12 nights so far.

"McLoughlin said if the city changed the temperature threshold even by just a few degrees, it would make a big difference. If the threshold went up to 20 degrees instead of 15, for example, she said the shelter would be open for an extra 14 to 21 nights, adding an extra $108,000 to $201,000 dollars.

That would take more staff, too—something McLoughlin said is already limited. Last month the shelter was closed for a weekend, despite meeting the temperature threshold, because of a lack of staff."

Read more:
https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/portland/portland-unlikely-to-change-winter-shelter-threshold-amid-staffing-funding-limits/97-fac88bd9-1604-495a-ab98-865e502679c3

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#Maine #Unhoused #HomelessShelter #WarmingShelter #Houseless #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #ExtremeCold

#Saskatoon women’s-only #WarmingCentre seeing alarming numbers

By Ashley Beherns Global News
Posted January 8, 2026

Excerpt: "The women’s-only shelter in Saskatoon has seen concerning numbers this winter, with 4,030 visits from women within the two months since opening, 92 per cent being #Indigenous.

" 'Out of those 4,030 interactions, it’s come out to be about 550 different women that are accessing services. So, that a woman could be there for five minutes, five hours, five days, whatever it may be, that’s what we mean,' Tribal Chief Mark Arcand of the #SaskatoonTribalCouncil said.

" 'So, it’s alarming to see that many women in need inside of two months for our services.'

"The Saskatoon Tribal Council was asked to run the women’s warmup shelter this winter. It opened on Nov. 7 at the old bus depot downtown, running 14 hours a day, but they transitioned to Avenue C on Dec. 22 which is open 24 hours a day."

Read more:
https://globalnews.ca/news/11605533/saskatoon-womens-only-warming-centre-alarming-numbers/

#FirstNations #IndigenousWomen #DomesticViolence #Homelessness #Homeless #Unhoused #ArcticBlast #ColdWeather #PolarVortex

#Saskatoon women’s-only #WarmingCentre seeing alarming numbers

By Ashley Beherns Global News
Posted January 8, 2026

Excerpt: "The women’s-only shelter in Saskatoon has seen concerning numbers this winter, with 4,030 visits from women within the two months since opening, 92 per cent being #Indigenous.

" 'Out of those 4,030 interactions, it’s come out to be about 550 different women that are accessing services. So, that a woman could be there for five minutes, five hours, five days, whatever it may be, that’s what we mean,' Tribal Chief Mark Arcand of the #SaskatoonTribalCouncil said.

" 'So, it’s alarming to see that many women in need inside of two months for our services.'

"The Saskatoon Tribal Council was asked to run the women’s warmup shelter this winter. It opened on Nov. 7 at the old bus depot downtown, running 14 hours a day, but they transitioned to Avenue C on Dec. 22 which is open 24 hours a day."

Read more:
https://globalnews.ca/news/11605533/saskatoon-womens-only-warming-centre-alarming-numbers/

#FirstNations #IndigenousWomen #DomesticViolence #Homelessness #Homeless #Unhoused #ArcticBlast #ColdWeather #PolarVortex

#Minnesota - In the Heart of #Minneapolis’ Urban Indian Community, a #WarmingCenter Becomes a Lifeline

#Indigenous-led groups open a culturally grounded warming shelter as federal enforcement and life-threatening temperatures collide

by MSR News Online January 18, 2026

Excerpt: "As dangerously cold temperatures grip Minnesota, #unsheltered community members face escalating risk across the #TwinCities. For Native people living without stable housing, that danger is compounded by recent federal immigration enforcement [#ICE] activity in Minneapolis.

"This week, four members of the #OglalaSioux Tribe were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis. One person has died from exposure. The cold is severe, and the stakes are life and death.

"In the Phillips neighborhood, at the heart of one of the largest Urban Indian communities in the country, Indigenous-led organizations are responding where systems have fallen short.

"The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center and #NenookaasiOzhige have opened a culturally grounded, low-barrier warming shelter to provide safety, warmth, and protection for unsheltered Native relatives."

Read more:
https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/01/18/indigenous-warming-shelter-minneapolis/

A list of other Shelter Resources in the Twin cities from #MIWRC [Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center]

Source:
https://www.miwrc.org/shelters

SHELTER-Single

#AICDC - #HomewardBound (612) 354-7352
https://www.aicdc-mn.org/ [email protected]
2012 Cedar ave. Minneapolis, MN 55404
Native American

Salvation Army - Harbor Light Center 1-800-725-2769 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/HarborLightCenter/provide-housing/
1010 Currie Avenue N, MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 55403
3 male / 3 Female shelters

Salvation Army 1-800-725-2769 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/HarborLightCenter/provide-housing/
1010 Currie Avenue N, MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 55403
Female only

Catholic Charities-Higher Ground (612)204-8552 https://www.cctwincities.org/locations/higher-ground-shelter/ [email protected] 165 Glenwood Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55405
Male only

Agate housing and services (612) 874-0311
https://agatemn.org/ [email protected]
2309 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
1 Partners/ 1 Male only

Our Saviours Shelter (612) 872-4193
https://oscs-mn.org/our-saviours-housing/ [email protected]
2219 Chicago Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN 55404
Male and Female

Avivo Villages (612) 752-8000
https://avivomn.org/avivovillage/ [email protected]
1900 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404
Male and Female

SHELTER-Family

St. Anne's Place- Haven Housing (612) 521-2128
https://www.havenhousing.org/st-annes-place [email protected]
1803 Bryant Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Mothers and children

People Serving People (612) 332-4500
https://www.peopleservingpeople.org/
614 3rd St S, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Pregnant or households with young children

Hope for the Journey Home (651) 762-9124
https://www.guardian-angels.org/hope/ [email protected]
8260 4th Street North, Oakdale, MN US 55128
Family focused group

SHELTER-Youth

Avenues for Youth (612) 522-1690
https://avenuesforyouth.org/resources-and-support/ [email protected]
1708 Oak Park Avenue N. Minneapolis, MN 55411
Youth shelter in Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center age 16-21

Catholic Charities-Hope Street (612) 204-8211 https://www.cctwincities.org/locations/hope-street/ [email protected]
4140 Cheatham Ave Minneapolis, MN 55406
18-24 years old

The Bridge for Youth (612) 377-8800
https://bridgeforyouth.org/ [email protected]
1111 W 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Resilience House 10-17/ Gloria's Place pregnant and parent youth 15-17 &0-3 ages children

The Link (763) 703-3434
Referrals https://thelinkmn.org/programs/housing-services-division/the-dignity-house/ [email protected]
1210 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis, MN 55405
Dignity House 10-17/ Passageways sexually exploited 10-17

180 Degrees Brittanys Place (651) 287-4801
https://www.180degrees.org/brittanys-place-500008-929783.html [email protected]
1281 7th Street East, St. Paul, MN 55106​
Sexually Exploited 10-17

180 Degrees Hope House (612) 900-2077
https://www.180degrees.org/hope-house.html [email protected]
3010 W 78th St, Excelsior, MN 55331
14-19 years old

YMCA of the North safe Stay (763) 493-3052 Appointment https://www.ymcanorth.org/how_we_help/help_kids_thrive/youth_and_family_services/resources
2304 Jackson Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55418
Under 24 homeless or at risk youths.

Youths Services Network https://ysnmn.org/ Shows open beds in shelters. Has links for services across the metro and suburbs.

#NativeAmericans #Unhoused #Shelters #EmergencyShelters #ICESucks #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex

#Minnesota - In the Heart of #Minneapolis’ Urban Indian Community, a #WarmingCenter Becomes a Lifeline

#Indigenous-led groups open a culturally grounded warming shelter as federal enforcement and life-threatening temperatures collide

by MSR News Online January 18, 2026

Excerpt: "As dangerously cold temperatures grip Minnesota, #unsheltered community members face escalating risk across the #TwinCities. For Native people living without stable housing, that danger is compounded by recent federal immigration enforcement [#ICE] activity in Minneapolis.

"This week, four members of the #OglalaSioux Tribe were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis. One person has died from exposure. The cold is severe, and the stakes are life and death.

"In the Phillips neighborhood, at the heart of one of the largest Urban Indian communities in the country, Indigenous-led organizations are responding where systems have fallen short.

"The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center and #NenookaasiOzhige have opened a culturally grounded, low-barrier warming shelter to provide safety, warmth, and protection for unsheltered Native relatives."

Read more:
https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/01/18/indigenous-warming-shelter-minneapolis/

A list of other Shelter Resources in the Twin cities from #MIWRC [Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center]

Source:
https://www.miwrc.org/shelters

SHELTER-Single

#AICDC - #HomewardBound (612) 354-7352
https://www.aicdc-mn.org/ [email protected]
2012 Cedar ave. Minneapolis, MN 55404
Native American

Salvation Army - Harbor Light Center 1-800-725-2769 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/HarborLightCenter/provide-housing/
1010 Currie Avenue N, MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 55403
3 male / 3 Female shelters

Salvation Army 1-800-725-2769 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/HarborLightCenter/provide-housing/
1010 Currie Avenue N, MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 55403
Female only

Catholic Charities-Higher Ground (612)204-8552 https://www.cctwincities.org/locations/higher-ground-shelter/ [email protected] 165 Glenwood Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55405
Male only

Agate housing and services (612) 874-0311
https://agatemn.org/ [email protected]
2309 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
1 Partners/ 1 Male only

Our Saviours Shelter (612) 872-4193
https://oscs-mn.org/our-saviours-housing/ [email protected]
2219 Chicago Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN 55404
Male and Female

Avivo Villages (612) 752-8000
https://avivomn.org/avivovillage/ [email protected]
1900 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404
Male and Female

SHELTER-Family

St. Anne's Place- Haven Housing (612) 521-2128
https://www.havenhousing.org/st-annes-place [email protected]
1803 Bryant Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Mothers and children

People Serving People (612) 332-4500
https://www.peopleservingpeople.org/
614 3rd St S, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Pregnant or households with young children

Hope for the Journey Home (651) 762-9124
https://www.guardian-angels.org/hope/ [email protected]
8260 4th Street North, Oakdale, MN US 55128
Family focused group

SHELTER-Youth

Avenues for Youth (612) 522-1690
https://avenuesforyouth.org/resources-and-support/ [email protected]
1708 Oak Park Avenue N. Minneapolis, MN 55411
Youth shelter in Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center age 16-21

Catholic Charities-Hope Street (612) 204-8211 https://www.cctwincities.org/locations/hope-street/ [email protected]
4140 Cheatham Ave Minneapolis, MN 55406
18-24 years old

The Bridge for Youth (612) 377-8800
https://bridgeforyouth.org/ [email protected]
1111 W 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Resilience House 10-17/ Gloria's Place pregnant and parent youth 15-17 &0-3 ages children

The Link (763) 703-3434
Referrals https://thelinkmn.org/programs/housing-services-division/the-dignity-house/ [email protected]
1210 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis, MN 55405
Dignity House 10-17/ Passageways sexually exploited 10-17

180 Degrees Brittanys Place (651) 287-4801
https://www.180degrees.org/brittanys-place-500008-929783.html [email protected]
1281 7th Street East, St. Paul, MN 55106​
Sexually Exploited 10-17

180 Degrees Hope House (612) 900-2077
https://www.180degrees.org/hope-house.html [email protected]
3010 W 78th St, Excelsior, MN 55331
14-19 years old

YMCA of the North safe Stay (763) 493-3052 Appointment https://www.ymcanorth.org/how_we_help/help_kids_thrive/youth_and_family_services/resources
2304 Jackson Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55418
Under 24 homeless or at risk youths.

Youths Services Network https://ysnmn.org/ Shows open beds in shelters. Has links for services across the metro and suburbs.

#NativeAmericans #Unhoused #Shelters #EmergencyShelters #ICESucks #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex

#Minnesota - In the Heart of #Minneapolis’ Urban Indian Community, a #WarmingCenter Becomes a Lifeline

#Indigenous-led groups open a culturally grounded warming shelter as federal enforcement and life-threatening temperatures collide

by MSR News Online January 18, 2026

Excerpt: "As dangerously cold temperatures grip Minnesota, #unsheltered community members face escalating risk across the #TwinCities. For Native people living without stable housing, that danger is compounded by recent federal immigration enforcement [#ICE] activity in Minneapolis.

"This week, four members of the #OglalaSioux Tribe were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis. One person has died from exposure. The cold is severe, and the stakes are life and death.

"In the Phillips neighborhood, at the heart of one of the largest Urban Indian communities in the country, Indigenous-led organizations are responding where systems have fallen short.

"The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center and #NenookaasiOzhige have opened a culturally grounded, low-barrier warming shelter to provide safety, warmth, and protection for unsheltered Native relatives."

Read more:
https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/01/18/indigenous-warming-shelter-minneapolis/

A list of other Shelter Resources in the Twin cities from #MIWRC [Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center]

Source:
https://www.miwrc.org/shelters

SHELTER-Single

#AICDC - #HomewardBound (612) 354-7352
https://www.aicdc-mn.org/ [email protected]
2012 Cedar ave. Minneapolis, MN 55404
Native American

Salvation Army - Harbor Light Center 1-800-725-2769 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/HarborLightCenter/provide-housing/
1010 Currie Avenue N, MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 55403
3 male / 3 Female shelters

Salvation Army 1-800-725-2769 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/HarborLightCenter/provide-housing/
1010 Currie Avenue N, MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 55403
Female only

Catholic Charities-Higher Ground (612)204-8552 https://www.cctwincities.org/locations/higher-ground-shelter/ [email protected] 165 Glenwood Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55405
Male only

Agate housing and services (612) 874-0311
https://agatemn.org/ [email protected]
2309 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
1 Partners/ 1 Male only

Our Saviours Shelter (612) 872-4193
https://oscs-mn.org/our-saviours-housing/ [email protected]
2219 Chicago Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN 55404
Male and Female

Avivo Villages (612) 752-8000
https://avivomn.org/avivovillage/ [email protected]
1900 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404
Male and Female

SHELTER-Family

St. Anne's Place- Haven Housing (612) 521-2128
https://www.havenhousing.org/st-annes-place [email protected]
1803 Bryant Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Mothers and children

People Serving People (612) 332-4500
https://www.peopleservingpeople.org/
614 3rd St S, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Pregnant or households with young children

Hope for the Journey Home (651) 762-9124
https://www.guardian-angels.org/hope/ [email protected]
8260 4th Street North, Oakdale, MN US 55128
Family focused group

SHELTER-Youth

Avenues for Youth (612) 522-1690
https://avenuesforyouth.org/resources-and-support/ [email protected]
1708 Oak Park Avenue N. Minneapolis, MN 55411
Youth shelter in Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center age 16-21

Catholic Charities-Hope Street (612) 204-8211 https://www.cctwincities.org/locations/hope-street/ [email protected]
4140 Cheatham Ave Minneapolis, MN 55406
18-24 years old

The Bridge for Youth (612) 377-8800
https://bridgeforyouth.org/ [email protected]
1111 W 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Resilience House 10-17/ Gloria's Place pregnant and parent youth 15-17 &0-3 ages children

The Link (763) 703-3434
Referrals https://thelinkmn.org/programs/housing-services-division/the-dignity-house/ [email protected]
1210 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis, MN 55405
Dignity House 10-17/ Passageways sexually exploited 10-17

180 Degrees Brittanys Place (651) 287-4801
https://www.180degrees.org/brittanys-place-500008-929783.html [email protected]
1281 7th Street East, St. Paul, MN 55106​
Sexually Exploited 10-17

180 Degrees Hope House (612) 900-2077
https://www.180degrees.org/hope-house.html [email protected]
3010 W 78th St, Excelsior, MN 55331
14-19 years old

YMCA of the North safe Stay (763) 493-3052 Appointment https://www.ymcanorth.org/how_we_help/help_kids_thrive/youth_and_family_services/resources
2304 Jackson Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55418
Under 24 homeless or at risk youths.

Youths Services Network https://ysnmn.org/ Shows open beds in shelters. Has links for services across the metro and suburbs.

#NativeAmericans #Unhoused #Shelters #EmergencyShelters #ICESucks #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex

#Minnesota - In the Heart of #Minneapolis’ Urban Indian Community, a #WarmingCenter Becomes a Lifeline

#Indigenous-led groups open a culturally grounded warming shelter as federal enforcement and life-threatening temperatures collide

by MSR News Online January 18, 2026

Excerpt: "As dangerously cold temperatures grip Minnesota, #unsheltered community members face escalating risk across the #TwinCities. For Native people living without stable housing, that danger is compounded by recent federal immigration enforcement [#ICE] activity in Minneapolis.

"This week, four members of the #OglalaSioux Tribe were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis. One person has died from exposure. The cold is severe, and the stakes are life and death.

"In the Phillips neighborhood, at the heart of one of the largest Urban Indian communities in the country, Indigenous-led organizations are responding where systems have fallen short.

"The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center and #NenookaasiOzhige have opened a culturally grounded, low-barrier warming shelter to provide safety, warmth, and protection for unsheltered Native relatives."

Read more:
https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/01/18/indigenous-warming-shelter-minneapolis/

A list of other Shelter Resources in the Twin cities from #MIWRC [Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center]

Source:
https://www.miwrc.org/shelters

SHELTER-Single

#AICDC - #HomewardBound (612) 354-7352
https://www.aicdc-mn.org/ [email protected]
2012 Cedar ave. Minneapolis, MN 55404
Native American

Salvation Army - Harbor Light Center 1-800-725-2769 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/HarborLightCenter/provide-housing/
1010 Currie Avenue N, MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 55403
3 male / 3 Female shelters

Salvation Army 1-800-725-2769 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/HarborLightCenter/provide-housing/
1010 Currie Avenue N, MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 55403
Female only

Catholic Charities-Higher Ground (612)204-8552 https://www.cctwincities.org/locations/higher-ground-shelter/ [email protected] 165 Glenwood Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55405
Male only

Agate housing and services (612) 874-0311
https://agatemn.org/ [email protected]
2309 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
1 Partners/ 1 Male only

Our Saviours Shelter (612) 872-4193
https://oscs-mn.org/our-saviours-housing/ [email protected]
2219 Chicago Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN 55404
Male and Female

Avivo Villages (612) 752-8000
https://avivomn.org/avivovillage/ [email protected]
1900 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404
Male and Female

SHELTER-Family

St. Anne's Place- Haven Housing (612) 521-2128
https://www.havenhousing.org/st-annes-place [email protected]
1803 Bryant Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Mothers and children

People Serving People (612) 332-4500
https://www.peopleservingpeople.org/
614 3rd St S, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Pregnant or households with young children

Hope for the Journey Home (651) 762-9124
https://www.guardian-angels.org/hope/ [email protected]
8260 4th Street North, Oakdale, MN US 55128
Family focused group

SHELTER-Youth

Avenues for Youth (612) 522-1690
https://avenuesforyouth.org/resources-and-support/ [email protected]
1708 Oak Park Avenue N. Minneapolis, MN 55411
Youth shelter in Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center age 16-21

Catholic Charities-Hope Street (612) 204-8211 https://www.cctwincities.org/locations/hope-street/ [email protected]
4140 Cheatham Ave Minneapolis, MN 55406
18-24 years old

The Bridge for Youth (612) 377-8800
https://bridgeforyouth.org/ [email protected]
1111 W 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Resilience House 10-17/ Gloria's Place pregnant and parent youth 15-17 &0-3 ages children

The Link (763) 703-3434
Referrals https://thelinkmn.org/programs/housing-services-division/the-dignity-house/ [email protected]
1210 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis, MN 55405
Dignity House 10-17/ Passageways sexually exploited 10-17

180 Degrees Brittanys Place (651) 287-4801
https://www.180degrees.org/brittanys-place-500008-929783.html [email protected]
1281 7th Street East, St. Paul, MN 55106​
Sexually Exploited 10-17

180 Degrees Hope House (612) 900-2077
https://www.180degrees.org/hope-house.html [email protected]
3010 W 78th St, Excelsior, MN 55331
14-19 years old

YMCA of the North safe Stay (763) 493-3052 Appointment https://www.ymcanorth.org/how_we_help/help_kids_thrive/youth_and_family_services/resources
2304 Jackson Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55418
Under 24 homeless or at risk youths.

Youths Services Network https://ysnmn.org/ Shows open beds in shelters. Has links for services across the metro and suburbs.

#NativeAmericans #Unhoused #Shelters #EmergencyShelters #ICESucks #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex

#Minnesota - In the Heart of #Minneapolis’ Urban Indian Community, a #WarmingCenter Becomes a Lifeline

#Indigenous-led groups open a culturally grounded warming shelter as federal enforcement and life-threatening temperatures collide

by MSR News Online January 18, 2026

Excerpt: "As dangerously cold temperatures grip Minnesota, #unsheltered community members face escalating risk across the #TwinCities. For Native people living without stable housing, that danger is compounded by recent federal immigration enforcement [#ICE] activity in Minneapolis.

"This week, four members of the #OglalaSioux Tribe were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minneapolis. One person has died from exposure. The cold is severe, and the stakes are life and death.

"In the Phillips neighborhood, at the heart of one of the largest Urban Indian communities in the country, Indigenous-led organizations are responding where systems have fallen short.

"The Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center and #NenookaasiOzhige have opened a culturally grounded, low-barrier warming shelter to provide safety, warmth, and protection for unsheltered Native relatives."

Read more:
https://spokesman-recorder.com/2026/01/18/indigenous-warming-shelter-minneapolis/

A list of other Shelter Resources in the Twin cities from #MIWRC [Minnesota Indian Women's Resource Center]

Source:
https://www.miwrc.org/shelters

SHELTER-Single

#AICDC - #HomewardBound (612) 354-7352
https://www.aicdc-mn.org/ [email protected]
2012 Cedar ave. Minneapolis, MN 55404
Native American

Salvation Army - Harbor Light Center 1-800-725-2769 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/HarborLightCenter/provide-housing/
1010 Currie Avenue N, MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 55403
3 male / 3 Female shelters

Salvation Army 1-800-725-2769 https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/northern/HarborLightCenter/provide-housing/
1010 Currie Avenue N, MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota 55403
Female only

Catholic Charities-Higher Ground (612)204-8552 https://www.cctwincities.org/locations/higher-ground-shelter/ [email protected] 165 Glenwood Avenue North Minneapolis, MN 55405
Male only

Agate housing and services (612) 874-0311
https://agatemn.org/ [email protected]
2309 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55404
1 Partners/ 1 Male only

Our Saviours Shelter (612) 872-4193
https://oscs-mn.org/our-saviours-housing/ [email protected]
2219 Chicago Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN 55404
Male and Female

Avivo Villages (612) 752-8000
https://avivomn.org/avivovillage/ [email protected]
1900 Chicago Avenue Minneapolis, MN 55404
Male and Female

SHELTER-Family

St. Anne's Place- Haven Housing (612) 521-2128
https://www.havenhousing.org/st-annes-place [email protected]
1803 Bryant Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55411
Mothers and children

People Serving People (612) 332-4500
https://www.peopleservingpeople.org/
614 3rd St S, Minneapolis, MN 55415
Pregnant or households with young children

Hope for the Journey Home (651) 762-9124
https://www.guardian-angels.org/hope/ [email protected]
8260 4th Street North, Oakdale, MN US 55128
Family focused group

SHELTER-Youth

Avenues for Youth (612) 522-1690
https://avenuesforyouth.org/resources-and-support/ [email protected]
1708 Oak Park Avenue N. Minneapolis, MN 55411
Youth shelter in Minneapolis and Brooklyn Center age 16-21

Catholic Charities-Hope Street (612) 204-8211 https://www.cctwincities.org/locations/hope-street/ [email protected]
4140 Cheatham Ave Minneapolis, MN 55406
18-24 years old

The Bridge for Youth (612) 377-8800
https://bridgeforyouth.org/ [email protected]
1111 W 22nd St, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Resilience House 10-17/ Gloria's Place pregnant and parent youth 15-17 &0-3 ages children

The Link (763) 703-3434
Referrals https://thelinkmn.org/programs/housing-services-division/the-dignity-house/ [email protected]
1210 Glenwood Ave Minneapolis, MN 55405
Dignity House 10-17/ Passageways sexually exploited 10-17

180 Degrees Brittanys Place (651) 287-4801
https://www.180degrees.org/brittanys-place-500008-929783.html [email protected]
1281 7th Street East, St. Paul, MN 55106​
Sexually Exploited 10-17

180 Degrees Hope House (612) 900-2077
https://www.180degrees.org/hope-house.html [email protected]
3010 W 78th St, Excelsior, MN 55331
14-19 years old

YMCA of the North safe Stay (763) 493-3052 Appointment https://www.ymcanorth.org/how_we_help/help_kids_thrive/youth_and_family_services/resources
2304 Jackson Street NE Minneapolis, MN 55418
Under 24 homeless or at risk youths.

Youths Services Network https://ysnmn.org/ Shows open beds in shelters. Has links for services across the metro and suburbs.

#NativeAmericans #Unhoused #Shelters #EmergencyShelters #ICESucks #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex

Housing and Space Guidelines for Livestock

Housing

Farm animals need some kind of shelter to escape the elements. It is commonly thought that winter is the most important time to provide shelter, but an animal’s natural coat can allow them to tolerate much colder temperatures than people can. Summer heat can be harder on animals than winter if shade is not available to them, either by trees or structures if they are out on pasture. Similarly, lack of ventilation in a barn or building can also be detrimental to animal health. Many livestock animals like pigs and rabbits do not sweat, which increases the risk of heat stroke and decreases overall production. A simple, three-sided shelter with an open front will meet the needs of many farm animals on pasture and is often the building of choice to raise healthy livestock. When designing a three-sided animal shelter, make sure the open side faces south, away from prevailing winds. Locate the structure on an elevated, well-drained site and keep winter access in mind for feeding and water handling.

*Refer to the Manual of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Agriculture in New Hampshire for specific guidelines on proper animal waste handling and barnyard management. For a print copy of the manual, contact the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food, at 603-271-3551.

There are several factors to consider when planning adequate livestock shelter in cold weather:

- Air quality: Animal shelters should be open, providing natural ventilation, or enclosed, using fans and proper air inlets around the ceiling perimeter to provide good air circulation. Tight buildings result in a buildup of respiration gases, and animal odors, which can irritate the animal’s lungs and cause pneumonia. Dangerous ammonia levels1 can also build up and lead to suffocation death of animals and their caretakers.

- Drafts: Animals can stand cold temperatures, but you should protect them from drafts. Constructing panels in front of an open building can reduce drafts. Consider drafts at animal height, not person height. When animals are allowed to run loose in a pen instead of being hitched, they will search for the most comfortable spots as needed.

- Dry bedding area: Animals will be far more comfortable in the cold if they have clean, dry bedding. A thick, dry bed provides insulation from the cold ground and decreases the amount of energy the animal has to expend to keep warm. Shelter from the snow and rain allows an animal’s coat to remain dry, which provides maximum insulating value.

- Fresh water: All animals need water to survive. Under cold conditions, provide fresh water often or use freeze-proof watering devices. Animals will drink more when water is 50°F.

- Adequate food: Animals can endure severe cold temperatures if they eat enough food (energy) to maintain their energy reserves (body fat). Animals need energy for growth, maintenance and production. Extra energy is expended to keep warm. Therefore, they will require additional amounts of good quality feed during cold weather. For herbivores, free choice hay in hay racks should be supplied in addition to a species-appropriate concentrate or prepared ration."

Source:
https://extension.unh.edu/resource/housing-and-space-guidelines-livestock#:~:text=There%20are%20several%20factors%20to%20consider%20when%20planning%20adequate%20livestock%20shelter%20in%20cold%20weather%3A

#AnimalSafety #ColdWeatherSafety #AnimalSafetyTips #ArcticBlast #Homesteading #PolarVortex

Housing and Space Guidelines for Livestock

Housing

Farm animals need some kind of shelter to escape the elements. It is commonly thought that winter is the most important time to provide shelter, but an animal’s natural coat can allow them to tolerate much colder temperatures than people can. Summer heat can be harder on animals than winter if shade is not available to them, either by trees or structures if they are out on pasture. Similarly, lack of ventilation in a barn or building can also be detrimental to animal health. Many livestock animals like pigs and rabbits do not sweat, which increases the risk of heat stroke and decreases overall production. A simple, three-sided shelter with an open front will meet the needs of many farm animals on pasture and is often the building of choice to raise healthy livestock. When designing a three-sided animal shelter, make sure the open side faces south, away from prevailing winds. Locate the structure on an elevated, well-drained site and keep winter access in mind for feeding and water handling.

*Refer to the Manual of Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Agriculture in New Hampshire for specific guidelines on proper animal waste handling and barnyard management. For a print copy of the manual, contact the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture, Markets & Food, at 603-271-3551.

There are several factors to consider when planning adequate livestock shelter in cold weather:

- Air quality: Animal shelters should be open, providing natural ventilation, or enclosed, using fans and proper air inlets around the ceiling perimeter to provide good air circulation. Tight buildings result in a buildup of respiration gases, and animal odors, which can irritate the animal’s lungs and cause pneumonia. Dangerous ammonia levels1 can also build up and lead to suffocation death of animals and their caretakers.

- Drafts: Animals can stand cold temperatures, but you should protect them from drafts. Constructing panels in front of an open building can reduce drafts. Consider drafts at animal height, not person height. When animals are allowed to run loose in a pen instead of being hitched, they will search for the most comfortable spots as needed.

- Dry bedding area: Animals will be far more comfortable in the cold if they have clean, dry bedding. A thick, dry bed provides insulation from the cold ground and decreases the amount of energy the animal has to expend to keep warm. Shelter from the snow and rain allows an animal’s coat to remain dry, which provides maximum insulating value.

- Fresh water: All animals need water to survive. Under cold conditions, provide fresh water often or use freeze-proof watering devices. Animals will drink more when water is 50°F.

- Adequate food: Animals can endure severe cold temperatures if they eat enough food (energy) to maintain their energy reserves (body fat). Animals need energy for growth, maintenance and production. Extra energy is expended to keep warm. Therefore, they will require additional amounts of good quality feed during cold weather. For herbivores, free choice hay in hay racks should be supplied in addition to a species-appropriate concentrate or prepared ration."

Source:
https://extension.unh.edu/resource/housing-and-space-guidelines-livestock#:~:text=There%20are%20several%20factors%20to%20consider%20when%20planning%20adequate%20livestock%20shelter%20in%20cold%20weather%3A

#AnimalSafety #ColdWeatherSafety #AnimalSafetyTips #ArcticBlast #Homesteading #PolarVortex

#ASPCA - #ColdWeather Safety Tips

"Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking skin, but these aren’t the only discomforts pets can suffer. Winter walks can become downright dangerous if chemicals from ice-melting agents are licked off of bare paws. To help prevent cold weather dangers from affecting your pet’s health, check out our top 10 cold weather safety tips from our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC).

- Remember, if it’s too cold for you, it’s probably too cold for your pet, so keep your animals inside. If left outdoors, pets can freeze, become disoriented, lost, stolen, injured or killed. In addition, don’t leave pets alone in a car during cold weather, as cars can act as refrigerators that hold in the cold and cause animals to freeze to death.
- Keep your home humidified and be sure to towel dry your pet as soon as they come inside. Repeatedly going into the cold and then comin back into a warm home can cause itchy, flaking skin. Pay close attention to their feet and in-between their toes and remove any snow balls from between their foot pads to prevent and treat skin irritation in the winter.
- Massage petroleum jelly or other vet-approved paw protectants into paw pads before going outside to protect from salt and chemical agents. Booties can provide even more coverage and can also prevent sand and salt from getting lodged between bare toes and causing irritation. Use pet-friendly ice melts whenever possible.
- Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter. A longer coat will provide more warmth. If your dog is long-haired, simply trim them to minimize the clinging ice balls, salt crystals and de-icing chemicals that can dry their skin, and don’t neglect the hair between their toes. If your dog is short-haired, consider getting them a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly.
- After each walk, make sure to wash and dry your pet's feet and stomach to remove ice, salt and chemicals. Don't forget to check for cracks in paw pads or redness between the toes. You may also want to bring a towel on long walks to clean off stinging, irritated paws.
- Bathe your pets as little as possible during cold spells. Washing too often can remove essential oils and increase the chance of developing dry, flaky skin. If your pooch must be bathed, ask your vet to recommend a moisturizing shampoo and/or rinse.
- Thoroughly clean up any anitfreeze spills. Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal for dogs and cats. Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol. Additionally, cold weather chemicals like #IceMelts can be dangerous when ingested, so always be mindful and keep chemicals up and out of paws' reach.
- Feed your pet a little extra in the winter months. Pets burn extra energy by trying to stay warm in wintertime. Feeding them a little bit more can provide much-needed calories, and making sure they have plenty of water to drink will help keep them well-hydrated and their skin less dry.
- Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect.
- Never let your dog off leash on snow or ice, especially during a snowstorm. Dogs can lose their scent in the snow and easily become lost. More dogs are lost during the winter than during any other season, so make sure your dog always wears an ID tag.

Be sure to keep these tips top of mind this winter so that you and your furry friends can stay warm, cozy and safe.

If you think your pet may have ingested antifreeze or another potential toxin, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately."

Source:
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/cold-weather-safety-tips

#PetSafety #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #IceMelt #ExtremeCold #PetSafetyTips

#ASPCA - #ColdWeather Safety Tips

"Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking skin, but these aren’t the only discomforts pets can suffer. Winter walks can become downright dangerous if chemicals from ice-melting agents are licked off of bare paws. To help prevent cold weather dangers from affecting your pet’s health, check out our top 10 cold weather safety tips from our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC).

- Remember, if it’s too cold for you, it’s probably too cold for your pet, so keep your animals inside. If left outdoors, pets can freeze, become disoriented, lost, stolen, injured or killed. In addition, don’t leave pets alone in a car during cold weather, as cars can act as refrigerators that hold in the cold and cause animals to freeze to death.
- Keep your home humidified and be sure to towel dry your pet as soon as they come inside. Repeatedly going into the cold and then comin back into a warm home can cause itchy, flaking skin. Pay close attention to their feet and in-between their toes and remove any snow balls from between their foot pads to prevent and treat skin irritation in the winter.
- Massage petroleum jelly or other vet-approved paw protectants into paw pads before going outside to protect from salt and chemical agents. Booties can provide even more coverage and can also prevent sand and salt from getting lodged between bare toes and causing irritation. Use pet-friendly ice melts whenever possible.
- Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter. A longer coat will provide more warmth. If your dog is long-haired, simply trim them to minimize the clinging ice balls, salt crystals and de-icing chemicals that can dry their skin, and don’t neglect the hair between their toes. If your dog is short-haired, consider getting them a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly.
- After each walk, make sure to wash and dry your pet's feet and stomach to remove ice, salt and chemicals. Don't forget to check for cracks in paw pads or redness between the toes. You may also want to bring a towel on long walks to clean off stinging, irritated paws.
- Bathe your pets as little as possible during cold spells. Washing too often can remove essential oils and increase the chance of developing dry, flaky skin. If your pooch must be bathed, ask your vet to recommend a moisturizing shampoo and/or rinse.
- Thoroughly clean up any anitfreeze spills. Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal for dogs and cats. Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol. Additionally, cold weather chemicals like #IceMelts can be dangerous when ingested, so always be mindful and keep chemicals up and out of paws' reach.
- Feed your pet a little extra in the winter months. Pets burn extra energy by trying to stay warm in wintertime. Feeding them a little bit more can provide much-needed calories, and making sure they have plenty of water to drink will help keep them well-hydrated and their skin less dry.
- Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect.
- Never let your dog off leash on snow or ice, especially during a snowstorm. Dogs can lose their scent in the snow and easily become lost. More dogs are lost during the winter than during any other season, so make sure your dog always wears an ID tag.

Be sure to keep these tips top of mind this winter so that you and your furry friends can stay warm, cozy and safe.

If you think your pet may have ingested antifreeze or another potential toxin, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately."

Source:
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/cold-weather-safety-tips

#PetSafety #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #IceMelt #ExtremeCold #PetSafetyTips

#Vermont - Upper Valley Haven

Providing temporary shelter and housing support for people experiencing homelessness

"Finding and securing permanent housing can be challenging. To get assistance with navigating housing processes, referrals, landlord communication, and more, please call (802) 295-6500. We offer housing services to people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Are you camping and in need of services? We are happy to provide you with resources and guidance even if you don’t choose to explore permanent housing right now."

https://uppervalleyhaven.org/get-help/help-with-shelter/

Information about shelters:
https://uppervalleyhaven.org/programs/shelters/

To donate:
https://uppervalleyhaven.org/current-wish-lists/

@newsbot

#Unhoused #Houseless #Homeless #TransitionalHousing #FoodAssistance #StayWarm #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex

#Vermont - Upper Valley Haven

Providing temporary shelter and housing support for people experiencing homelessness

"Finding and securing permanent housing can be challenging. To get assistance with navigating housing processes, referrals, landlord communication, and more, please call (802) 295-6500. We offer housing services to people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Are you camping and in need of services? We are happy to provide you with resources and guidance even if you don’t choose to explore permanent housing right now."

https://uppervalleyhaven.org/get-help/help-with-shelter/

Information about shelters:
https://uppervalleyhaven.org/programs/shelters/

To donate:
https://uppervalleyhaven.org/current-wish-lists/

@newsbot

#Unhoused #Houseless #Homeless #TransitionalHousing #FoodAssistance #StayWarm #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex

#Vermont - Upper Valley Haven

Providing temporary shelter and housing support for people experiencing homelessness

"Finding and securing permanent housing can be challenging. To get assistance with navigating housing processes, referrals, landlord communication, and more, please call (802) 295-6500. We offer housing services to people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Are you camping and in need of services? We are happy to provide you with resources and guidance even if you don’t choose to explore permanent housing right now."

https://uppervalleyhaven.org/get-help/help-with-shelter/

Information about shelters:
https://uppervalleyhaven.org/programs/shelters/

To donate:
https://uppervalleyhaven.org/current-wish-lists/

@newsbot

#Unhoused #Houseless #Homeless #TransitionalHousing #FoodAssistance #StayWarm #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex

#Vermont - Upper Valley Haven

Providing temporary shelter and housing support for people experiencing homelessness

"Finding and securing permanent housing can be challenging. To get assistance with navigating housing processes, referrals, landlord communication, and more, please call (802) 295-6500. We offer housing services to people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Are you camping and in need of services? We are happy to provide you with resources and guidance even if you don’t choose to explore permanent housing right now."

https://uppervalleyhaven.org/get-help/help-with-shelter/

Information about shelters:
https://uppervalleyhaven.org/programs/shelters/

To donate:
https://uppervalleyhaven.org/current-wish-lists/

@newsbot

#Unhoused #Houseless #Homeless #TransitionalHousing #FoodAssistance #StayWarm #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex

#Vermont - Upper Valley Haven

Providing temporary shelter and housing support for people experiencing homelessness

"Finding and securing permanent housing can be challenging. To get assistance with navigating housing processes, referrals, landlord communication, and more, please call (802) 295-6500. We offer housing services to people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

Are you camping and in need of services? We are happy to provide you with resources and guidance even if you don’t choose to explore permanent housing right now."

https://uppervalleyhaven.org/get-help/help-with-shelter/

Information about shelters:
https://uppervalleyhaven.org/programs/shelters/

To donate:
https://uppervalleyhaven.org/current-wish-lists/

@newsbot

#Unhoused #Houseless #Homeless #TransitionalHousing #FoodAssistance #StayWarm #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex

#Montreal #Canada - New #WarmingCentres offer relief to #unhoused Montrealers during bitter cold

Additional sites, including one in #Rosemont – #LaPetitePatrie, aim to fill critical gaps

CBC News · Posted: Jan 05, 2026

Excerpt: "According to Montreal’s website, the heated spaces are accessible daily during the cold season, in the evening and all night, and will remain open until March 31. Shuttles are available. Visitors can get snacks, hot drinks and referrals to other resources.

Five locations are listed on the city’s website, which says the aim is to co-habitate with the surrounding community. [See link below for locations]"

Source:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montreal-unhoused-warming-centres-9.7034495

Warming centres: Places where unhoused people can relax
Last updated December 18, 2025

Homelessness in Montréal

The city has set up temporary warming centres for people experiencing homelessness. These heated spaces are accessible daily during the cold season, in the evening and all night, and will remain open until March 31, 2026. Visitors can get snacks, hot drinks and referrals to other resources.

Warming centres let people get out of the cold and spend the night in a warm, safe place. They are set up in various city or partner facilities and are run in collaboration with community organizations.

Registration is not required to use the centre.

Actions to promote cohabitation

Warming centres provide a safe and quiet place for unhoused people in the area. Teams and partners are on site to provide psychosocial support, cleanliness and ensure harmonious co-existence with the neighbourhood. Every possible measure has been put in place to limit noise and preserve a peaceful environment.

Safety and security are maintained through close collaboration between the Montréal police and community organizations. Strict rules and close surveillance on site prevent incivility and ensure respectful behaviour."

FMI:
https://montreal.ca/en/articles/warming-centres-places-where-unhoused-people-can-relax-100599

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#ArcticBlast #WarmingShelters #WarmingCenters #Montreal #MontrealShelters #PolarVortex #StayWarm #Houseless #Homeless #HotDrinks #OvernightShelters

#Montreal #Canada - New #WarmingCentres offer relief to #unhoused Montrealers during bitter cold

Additional sites, including one in #Rosemont – #LaPetitePatrie, aim to fill critical gaps

CBC News · Posted: Jan 05, 2026

Excerpt: "According to Montreal’s website, the heated spaces are accessible daily during the cold season, in the evening and all night, and will remain open until March 31. Shuttles are available. Visitors can get snacks, hot drinks and referrals to other resources.

Five locations are listed on the city’s website, which says the aim is to co-habitate with the surrounding community. [See link below for locations]"

Source:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/montreal-unhoused-warming-centres-9.7034495

Warming centres: Places where unhoused people can relax
Last updated December 18, 2025

Homelessness in Montréal

The city has set up temporary warming centres for people experiencing homelessness. These heated spaces are accessible daily during the cold season, in the evening and all night, and will remain open until March 31, 2026. Visitors can get snacks, hot drinks and referrals to other resources.

Warming centres let people get out of the cold and spend the night in a warm, safe place. They are set up in various city or partner facilities and are run in collaboration with community organizations.

Registration is not required to use the centre.

Actions to promote cohabitation

Warming centres provide a safe and quiet place for unhoused people in the area. Teams and partners are on site to provide psychosocial support, cleanliness and ensure harmonious co-existence with the neighbourhood. Every possible measure has been put in place to limit noise and preserve a peaceful environment.

Safety and security are maintained through close collaboration between the Montréal police and community organizations. Strict rules and close surveillance on site prevent incivility and ensure respectful behaviour."

FMI:
https://montreal.ca/en/articles/warming-centres-places-where-unhoused-people-can-relax-100599

@newsbot

#ArcticBlast #WarmingShelters #WarmingCenters #Montreal #MontrealShelters #PolarVortex #StayWarm #Houseless #Homeless #HotDrinks #OvernightShelters

As bitter cold hits #Vermont, new shelters open for the first time this season

by VTDigger, December 9, 2025

Excerpts: "Emergency shelters in Barre and Brattleboro opened Thursday, offering relief to people without housing.

[...]

"These temperatures are not uncommon for Vermont in the winter, Danzig said, but he still recommended people to cover their face in higher winds to avoid frostbites, wear several layers of clothes and make sure pets are inside.

"The Office of Economic Opportunity at the Department for Children and Families has recently created a new Extreme Cold Weather Shelter Program, in partnership with Vermont Interfaith Action, to support people experiencing homelessness during periods of extreme cold.

"The program will operate from Dec. 1 to April 1, when temperatures reach at least -10 degrees Fahrenheit, with projects in #BenningtonVT, #BurlingtonVT, #NewportVT, #RutlandVT, #BarreVT, #MontpelierVT and #BrattleboroVT, Lily Sojourner, director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, said.

"The shelters in Barre and Brattleboro opened for the first time Thursday night and provided relief for 26 people, according to Sojourner. Sojourner said this program is just one of many others operating this winter, including the General Assistance Emergency Hotel Program and seasonal shelters across the state.

"Tess Taylor, homeless and housing liaison for the city of Barre, said the shelter at the Congregational Church also hosted people in need on Thursday. The space has a capacity of 12 people and will continue to operate when temperatures are around zero, providing food, cots and blankets, Taylor said."

https://thebridgevt.org/2025/12/as-bitter-cold-hits-vermont-new-shelters-open-for-the-first-time-this-season/

From the State of Vermont's website:

"#ExtremeCold Weather #Shelter Program Providers:

Bennington County – Bennington County Coalition for the Homeless
Chittenden County – Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
Northeast Kingdom – Northeast Kingdom Community Action
Rutland County – City of Rutland
Washington County – Barre Congregational Church & Montpelier Emergency Cold Weather Shelter, Inc.
Windham County – Brattleboro Emergency Winter Shelter Steering Committee

The State of Vermont’s Extreme Cold Weather Shelter Program (#ECWSP) is designed to support community-based emergency shelter operations during periods of extreme cold for individuals experiencing homelessness who have no other safe housing option. The goal of the ECWSP is to prevent cold-related illness or death by ensuring access to safe, temporary shelter during Vermont’s severe winter weather."

Link to Vermont's Extreme Cold Weather Shelter Program:
https://dcf.vermont.gov/oeo/programs/ECWSP

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As bitter cold hits #Vermont, new shelters open for the first time this season

by VTDigger, December 9, 2025

Excerpts: "Emergency shelters in Barre and Brattleboro opened Thursday, offering relief to people without housing.

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"These temperatures are not uncommon for Vermont in the winter, Danzig said, but he still recommended people to cover their face in higher winds to avoid frostbites, wear several layers of clothes and make sure pets are inside.

"The Office of Economic Opportunity at the Department for Children and Families has recently created a new Extreme Cold Weather Shelter Program, in partnership with Vermont Interfaith Action, to support people experiencing homelessness during periods of extreme cold.

"The program will operate from Dec. 1 to April 1, when temperatures reach at least -10 degrees Fahrenheit, with projects in #BenningtonVT, #BurlingtonVT, #NewportVT, #RutlandVT, #BarreVT, #MontpelierVT and #BrattleboroVT, Lily Sojourner, director of the Office of Economic Opportunity, said.

"The shelters in Barre and Brattleboro opened for the first time Thursday night and provided relief for 26 people, according to Sojourner. Sojourner said this program is just one of many others operating this winter, including the General Assistance Emergency Hotel Program and seasonal shelters across the state.

"Tess Taylor, homeless and housing liaison for the city of Barre, said the shelter at the Congregational Church also hosted people in need on Thursday. The space has a capacity of 12 people and will continue to operate when temperatures are around zero, providing food, cots and blankets, Taylor said."

https://thebridgevt.org/2025/12/as-bitter-cold-hits-vermont-new-shelters-open-for-the-first-time-this-season/

From the State of Vermont's website:

"#ExtremeCold Weather #Shelter Program Providers:

Bennington County – Bennington County Coalition for the Homeless
Chittenden County – Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
Northeast Kingdom – Northeast Kingdom Community Action
Rutland County – City of Rutland
Washington County – Barre Congregational Church & Montpelier Emergency Cold Weather Shelter, Inc.
Windham County – Brattleboro Emergency Winter Shelter Steering Committee

The State of Vermont’s Extreme Cold Weather Shelter Program (#ECWSP) is designed to support community-based emergency shelter operations during periods of extreme cold for individuals experiencing homelessness who have no other safe housing option. The goal of the ECWSP is to prevent cold-related illness or death by ensuring access to safe, temporary shelter during Vermont’s severe winter weather."

Link to Vermont's Extreme Cold Weather Shelter Program:
https://dcf.vermont.gov/oeo/programs/ECWSP

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