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Lansing activates 'Code Blue' policy due to extreme cold weather

City of Lansing Code Blue
Posted at 12:06 PM, Feb 01, 2023
and last updated 2023-02-01 12:06:48-05

LANSING, Mich. — The Lansing Fire Department Emergency Management Division, the Department of Human Relations & Community Services and Lansing Mayor Andy Schor activated the city's 'Code Blue' extreme cold weather policy.

The plan went into effect on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 5 p.m. and will be in place until Sunday, Feb. 5, at 8 a.m.

Officials have ensured that shelters have made plans keep residents warm. In the event of capacity issues at any shelter, the Advent House is prepared to open their facility to handle the overflow, specifically seniors, families and people with limited mobility.

The following are emergency weather shelters that have a plan in place through Code Blue activation:

Monday - Friday
Day

Holy Cross New Hope Community Center
430 N Larch Street, Lansing, Michigan, 48912
Phone: (517) 484-4414

Night

Holy Cross New Hope Community Center
430 N Larch Street, Lansing, Michigan, 48912
Phone: (517) 484-4414

The Outreach Drop-In Center, City Rescue Mission
601 N Larch Street, Lansing, Michigan, 48910
Phone: (517) 485-0145

Saturday - Sunday
Day

Advent House
743 N Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Lansing, Michigan, 48915
Phone: (517) 485-4722

Night

The Outreach Drop-In Center, City Rescue Mission
601 N Larch Street, Lansing, Michigan, 48910
Phone: (517) 485-0145

For more information on warming centers around the city, visit the city of Lansing website.

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Tianna Jenkins

12:23 PM, Jan 12, 2021

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